Solutions Architect

£700 a day, contract, solutions architect, central Brighton, The Pensions Regulator Your new company The Pensions Regulator are a leading employer based in the heart of Brighton. Please note that the job is in-scope of IR35 legislation and the day rate is subject to personal tax and N.I. deductions at source. The successful candidate will be paid through Hays via a BACS weekly PAYE online one week in arrears every Friday. Your new role TPR need a solutions architect to help out with a number of projects, these include; Explore business problems and develop end to end IT solutions to achieve TPR (ToM) business objectives Work with stakeholders to define the overall IT Solutions Architecture, which includes using a more data driven approach aligned to the TPR corporate strategy and Business, Data and Enterprise Architectures. Contribute towards the development and implementation of TPR's IT and Data strategy using "Cloud First". Continuously improve architecture methodologies, processes and standards including 'best practice', standards and policies pertaining to TPR's solutions and their architecture and development Interface with Change & IT SMEs plus 3rd Party Suppliers What you'll need to succeed Two of the main projects include the migration of on-prem infrastructure to Azure and the implementation of Dynamics 365. Experience of these two solutions and Microsoft technologies as a whole would be very useful. Full details are; Specialist knowledge of IT Solutions Architecture models, technology and data management together with SDLC development methodologies and IT processes (Agile, Waterfall, ITIL). Broad knowledge of modern architecture patterns e.g., microservices, data platform, their suitability, complexities and alternatives as well as Web, Cloud and Database principles and architectures and specifically Microsoft technologies, including Azure, SharePoint, Dynamics 365 CRM, .Net, Sitecore, Logic Apps, Power Apps, Power Automation (Flow), SQL Server and Enterprise Architecture plus BI/MI experience, ESB/ETL, Data and Cyber Security and SaaS, PaaS plus IaaS. Previous experience of developing, documenting and communicating pragmatic, business centric solutions to solve critical business challenges. Previous experience of defining architectural direction and architecture and harnessing innovation for business benefit. Capability to expand single site IT service designs into a multi-site solution (infrastructure / networks / application) Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Stack relating to IT Technical Architecture models, Web and Cloud technology, DevOps, Software Development (SDLC), and data management methodologies plus IT processes (Agile, Waterfall, ITIL). Knowledge in relation to all new and/or major Microsoft Cloud technologies in support of projects authorised through IT governance. Good comprehension of regulations governing IT, e.g. Data Protection, GDPR, Pensions Act Experience in architecting, designing and managing continuous delivery system and methodologies on Azure. Assist with delivering end-to-end software lifecycle improvements, using agile delivery methods and multi-disciplinary teams What you'll get in return The chance work for the company during a period of large-scale change and to work with some exciting technologies. An initial 3 month contract, paying £700 a day. A fantastic location, a few minutes walk from the station. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk