Solutions Architect
- Bristol Area
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
- Role: Solutions Architect
- Team: IT
- Location: Hybrid working from Bristol
- Working Pattern: Full time
- Why this role matters: In this role you will be responsible for envisioning, governing, and delivering cutting-edge solutions, whilst playing a pivotal role in driving our firm's digital evolution.
- Build and integrate information systems to meet the firm's needs.
- Assess the systems architecture currently in place and work with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.
- Resolve technical problems and provide support and guidance to development teams on architectural elements.
- Find solutions to business challenges by evaluating emerging technologies and the evolution of current technologies, proposing changes where needed.
- Help to define the future vision roadmap contributing to strategic plans for technology.
- Develop the component, integration and technical architecture for project and platform initiatives, and collaborate with project teams to realise them.
- Identify necessary non-functional requirements and assess the business impact that certain technical choices have.
- Produce high level design deliverables that enable development teams to produce products that are flexible, scalable, and secure.
- Recommend options for the resolution and prevention of technical debt and to facilitate rapid development and implementation.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with a diverse group of stakeholders, maintaining high levels of visibility across the business.
- A proven ability to architect, govern and deliver solutions to meet business needs.
- An analytical mindset that explores all considerations when creating solutions.
- Confident and effective persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Experience supporting technological change across a business.
- An understanding of user journeys to create and deliver better, more joined up solutions.
- Strong problem solving and prioritisation skills.
- An effective collaboration working style.
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences).
- And you'll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.
- MS Dynamics 365 / Power Platform
- Peppermint CX365
- Azure DevOps
- Active Directory
- Entra ID
- M365
- Azure - LogicApp and Event Grid/Service Bus integrations using publisher-subscriber model. Azure migration experience.
- Proficiency in working with legal-specific applications such as iManage, 3E, and Intapp, including configuration, customisation, and integration with other systems.
- Enterprise Architecture tooling - LeanIX, Archimate.
- TOGAF certification
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training - whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
- An open, flexible working environment.
- Find out more about our benefits and work environment here
- Hit the "Apply Now" button.
- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
- Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
- Invited for interview?
- With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- We're here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we're more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we'll contact you to discuss the themes we'll cover and answer any questions you might have.
- If you'd like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.