Digital Solutions Architect

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Job title: Digital Solutions Architect
Salary: up to £100,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday through Friday, flexible between the hours of 8:30am - 6:00pm
Break details: 1-hour unpaid
Work Model: Remote but must be able to attend client sites in London when required.

Purpose of this role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Digital Solutions Architect to take responsibility for designing and architecting digital solutions that take account of Government Service Design principles and align with the Government's Technology Code of Practice, to meet the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders. They will work across our most prestigious public sector clients, working closely and collaboratively with business analysts, service design, developers, testers, and product owners to ensure that the solutions are aligned with the business and client's requirements, technical standards, and best practices. They will also provide guidance and support to the delivery team throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for a programme of work that will allow greater use of automation, data, and technology for our clients so that they can take advantage of new services and have speed to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and understand the business needs and objectives of the clients and stakeholders.
• Present technical solutions to non-technical clients and stakeholders.
• Define and document the solution architecture, including the functional and non-functional requirements, the high-level design, the integration points, the security aspects, and the deployment strategy.
• Select and evaluate the appropriate technologies, tools, frameworks, and platforms to deliver the solution.
• Design and oversee the transformation, development, testing, and implementation of the solution components, ensuring that they adhere to the architecture and quality standards.
• Ensure that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security and privacy) are applied correctly.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the delivery team, resolving any issues or challenges that may arise during the project.
• Prepare documentation, contribute to business strategy papers and presentations to communicate and collaborate with the clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate with the clients, stakeholders, and other architects to ensure that the solution meets the expectations and delivers value.
• Review and update the solution architecture as needed, incorporating feedback, changes, and improvements.
• AWS Certified Solutions - Associate (Must)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (Desirable but willing to undertake).

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in designing and delivering digital solutions, preferably for public sector or regulatory clients or in a public sector or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience in various digital technologies, such as cloud computing, web and mobile development, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, internet of things, etc.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Lean).
• Proficient in using various architecture frameworks, methodologies, and tools, such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance trade-offs and risks.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certifications in relevant technologies or domains are a plus, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect certifications, TOGAF, etc.

Rewards and Benefits:

We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers - including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV's, laptops and computers or household appliances.
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Referral Scheme

You will also work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!

Equality and Diversity

The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic" in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness, and transparency.

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