Solutions Architect - Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom - SmartSourcing plc

Description

IT Solutions Architect
Solutions Architect

• Software Development, .

Net Applications, TOGAF, Microservices, API's, ITIL, .Net, Core, UML, Cloud (Azure DevOps), Sailsbury - (Hybrid) - £60 - £65K + good benefits Nb: This role requires eligibility to undertake BPSS & SC clearance, 5 years UK residency is essential Summary of the role Our client is seeking an experienced Solution Architect with a background in software development, to work across teams and understand how we might leverage technology to enhance the way we deliver services to our customer.

The successful applicant will take on the analysis and design of solution architectures for the current and future contractual needs of the business.

Main Duties :

• Maintain the Enterprise Architecture and manage its evolution
• Work with stakeholders across functional areas, recommending new platforms, tools and technologies appropriate to the business strategy
• Ensure that all solutions meet business, information, application, and technology needs and align with the Enterprise Architectural principles
• Work with the Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect tool using TOGAF, Archimate and UML as appropriate, to document solutions
• Produce White Papers and technical options to support business cases
• Liaise with project team members and business representatives
• Keep updated with new and changing technologies
• Suggest updates and improvements to development and team practices and technologies
• Work closely with IT Management team to ensure best practice is embedded across the IT Dept

Must Have :

• Deep understanding of architectural styles (i.e., 2-Tier, 3-Tier, Microservice Architecture)
• Deep understanding of Architectural Patterns and when and where to apply them (i.e., Saga, API Gateway)
• Experience of modelling languages like Archimate/ UML
• Microsoft Technologies (Full Stack)
• Software development
• IT Infrastructure including on premises as well as IaaS and PaaS
• Asset management
• Web technologies.
• Business strategy and IT strategy Desirable :
• TOGAF Certified
• Experience of cloud technologies and architecting solutions in on the Azure/ MS 365 platform.
• Understanding and appreciation of Data Analytics and leveraging data as a business asset.
• Understanding and appreciation of the ITIL Service Lifecycle SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all #J-18808-Ljbffr