Solution Architect

Airport Systems ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Here at ADBSAFEGATE Airport Systems we are looking for a Solution Architect to join the Products and Solutions team based in Wythenshawe . You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return receive a competitive salary depending on experience. ADB SAFEGATE Airport Systems provides airport software solutions that underpin the airport’s flight operations all over the world, in fact over 50% of people who fly every year will do so through an airport that depends upon Airport Systems’ solutions. We are a real British success story and we are growing. As our Solution Architect you will analyse and design solutions to engage and focus on customer requirements, provide technical expert support to product owners and to business development teams to deliver successful products and project solutions. With new products starting to come on stream and using the latest technologies, moving to Cloud, AWS, Agile and with international travel as a key part to the role this is an exciting opportunity to join the team. Duties and responsibilities of our Solution Architect: - Lead the requirements analysis phase of a project and develop the system design to meet the requirements in line with technical assumptions and constraints applied at the bid stage; - Own technical solution proposals in line with customer requirements, target price and direction of the company products; - Provide Subject Matter Expertise to product owners, projects, senior management and business development teams; - Work closely with the product owners, project managers and development team to ensure that the product and solution fulfils the requirements; - Present technical solutions to customers, translating business requirements to system design and product development; - Provide mentoring and guidance on solutions to engineers in the development and delivery teams; - Share knowledge and experience with other members of the Products and Solutions team to develop a common understanding and approach to product direction and development; - Work with all departments to assist in improvement of business processes and product development, recommending new systems or product upgrades; Skills and experience our ideal Solution Architect will have: Essential: - Experience with architectural modelling, on premise and cloud-based solution; - Experience of design and delivery of High-Availability solutions in real time operational environments; - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with and influence a broad range of stakeholders at all levels; - Ability to communicate technical information to a business user and translate business process requirements into technical solutions design; - Strong presentation skills with the ability to hold an audience; - Ability to work with minimal direction, and also able to work in a team environment. Desirable: - Airport and airline industry knowledge and experience; - Proven experience in an IT Operational role Qualifications experience: Essential: - Knowledge of technologies used to support Airport Systems products, including Unix and Windows OS, Oracle RDBMS, web technologies, ESB and SOA, Network Communication - Knowledge and understanding of the software development lifecycle design and implementation - Knowledge of and ability to employ MS office tools including Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Project Desirable : - Basic service qualification – e.g. ITIL Foundation. - Basic project management methodology training – e.g. Prince II foundation. International travel on average one week per month required. Benefits - Automatic enrolment on company pension scheme (APPP – Airport Personal Pension Plan) - Company contribution between 5% – 7.5% (dependent upon employee contribution & length of service) - Life Assurance 1x basic salary or 4x basic salary if APPP Member. - Standard holiday entitlement (full time) – 25 days plus bank holidays - A casual dress code, 37 hour week and working flexible hours (core working hours 09.30 – 15.30) - Flexible working culture, for the odd day working from home - Medical Helpline - Employee Support Helpline - Opportunity for international travel Plus access to flexible benefits eg. Private medical, dental, health screening, buying and selling of holidays plus shopping, health & wellness, travel and entertainment discounts. If you would like to join us as our Solution Architect please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you. No agencies please

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