Solution Architect - Leeds, United Kingdom - Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd

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I'm looking for a Solution Architect to join an award-winning software solutions business based in Leeds.
They design and deliver end-to-end solutions for private and public sector clients.
They require a Pre-Sales focused Solution Architect with a solid background in the Microsoft 365 platform.
Role Responsibilities;

  • Liaise with clients and business representatives to understand the needs of business
  • Liaise with other professionals to design 'fit for purpose' solutions to businesses and client requirements
  • Ensure compliance to solution architectural design during the implementation of projects
  • Provide architectural guidance to the project team
  • Render consulting and technical support services to the project team during implementation
  • Explain technical issues and IT solution strategies to stakeholders and other IT professionals
  • Ensure that solutions designed are in sync with business needs and resources available
  • Review vendor and partner proposals to ensure outcomes can be delivered at the least possible cost
  • Identify and mitigate existing or future business risks associated with solutions proposed
  • Provide advice and consultancy services to clients but also lead group of technical specialists or consultants during delivery projects
  • Responsible for designing, scheduling, analysing and constructing solutions which can meet the demands and specifications of the client
  • Build and maintain contacts and relations with clients so that they keep themselves associated with the company in the future
  • Understand and assist the workings of the team and oversee their day to day activities and operating to ensure smooth working
  • Creation of commercial documentation to support the organisations client engagements
  • Definition of appropriate sales offerings inline with the current and future technical attributes within the practice.
Essential Skills;

  • Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online and On Premise, OneDrive for Business
  • Office 365 Wider product set (Covering Enterprise SKUS)
  • Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions
  • Microsoft Teams Collaboration and integrations
  • Document Management and Collaboration
  • SharePoint 2010/2013/2016/2019/SharePoint Online


This is a home-based role with some client site visits required as part of the role (1 day per week is worse case scenario).

The salary is £70-80,000 with a 10% car allowance, annual bonus and various other benefits.

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