Solution Architect
- Warwick
- Contract
- Full-time
A key aspect of the role will entail covering Common Data Environments & Building Information Modelling (CDE & BIM) platforms. Experience or use of these would be beneficial although not essential. Understanding of system architecture in relation to CDE & BIM as well as Sharepoints / MS365 stack would also be beneficial for this role. There is a high expectation that the right candidate would be able to lead and progress with architectural type work supporting the overall product team progress with delivery.
Essential skills and experience
Responsibilities:
- Business Case Development:
- Create comprehensive business cases to evaluate and justify the selection of SaaS solutions available in the market or the development of in-house solutions.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies to support decision-making.
- Requirements Gathering:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyse functional and non-functional requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural designs.
- RFP Evaluation:
- Review and assess RFP submissions to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define evaluation criteria and scoring mechanisms.
- Non-Functional Requirements (NFR):
- Identify and document NFRs such as performance, scalability, reliability, and usability.
- Ensure that the selected solution accommodates these requirements effectively.
- Architectural Design:
- Develop high-level architecture designs and detailed technical specifications for software solutions.
- Ensure that the architecture is scalable, secure, and maintainable.
- Security and IT Controls:
- Implement security best practices and compliance measures within the architecture.
- Collaborate with security teams to conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to IT controls.
- Architecture Artefacts:
- Create and maintain architectural artefacts, including diagrams, models, and documentation.
- Ensure that artefacts are up-to-date and reflect the current state of the architecture.
- Multi-Domain Architecture:
- Design solutions that operate across multiple domains, ensuring seamless integration and data flow.
- Address domain-specific requirements and constraints in the architecture.
- Identity Provider (IdP) SSO Integration:
- Lead the integration of IdP SSO solutions to provide secure and efficient user authentication.
- Ensure that the architecture supports various authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth).
- Understanding Business Functional Requirements:
- Engage with business stakeholders to gather and understand functional requirements.
- Use this understanding to influence option selection and ensure that architectural decisions align with business needs.
- Technical Leadership:
- Lead the technical aspects of the SaaS deployment, guiding development teams and ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
- Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes among stakeholders.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on architectural decisions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Documentation:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and implementation plans.
- Ensure that documentation is accessible and up-to-date for future reference.
- Quality Assurance:
- Establish quality assurance processes to ensure that solutions meet defined standards and requirements.
- Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to development teams.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor the performance of implemented solutions and identify areas for improvement.
- Propose optimisations and enhancements based on performance metrics
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect, preferably in SaaS environments.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure etc.).
- Familiarity with microservices architecture, APIs, and integration patterns.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.