Solution Architect

Certes Computing Limited ,
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Salary: £60000 - £67000 per annum

Overview

Solution Architect Cardiff £60,000 - 67,000 Bonus & Additional Benefits Perm Company Info A reputable Insurance and financial Service organisation based in Cardiff are seeking a talented and delivery focused Solution Architects to join their organisation and play a pivotal role in delivering multiple projects. You need to be passionate about Solution Architecture, within a regulatory environment. Job Duties As a Solution Architect, you will primarily be responsible for designing data services using technologies ranging from extracting data from legacy mainframe systems using both batch and streaming methods to designing operational data layers and data warehouses in the latest cloud technologies such as MongoDB and Snowflake. You will work closely with the development teams, other architects within or our 3rd party suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure the end to end product is designed and developed to match the requirements and best practice standards. Ensure the solutions developed and deployed are fit for purpose and fit for use, meet the business requirements and adhere to quality standards, deliver value within cost constraints Undertake analysis of technology solution options and associated costs and risks and conduct gap analysis and proof of concepts for new solutions Provide input into project and resource plans and support business case production Clearly communicate solution designs, key design decisions and approaches to interested parties, stakeholders, project bodies and relevant governance / assurance forums including the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Oversee solution development including implementation engagement as needed Apply knowledge of technology options and survey external market landscape for solution insights, direction, and vendors Retain accountability for architecture and design throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that the delivered solution is compliant with its original design. Manage the production of Key Decision Documents, and apply appropriate governance processes to the approval and implementation of recommendations Assess and select packaged solutions in partnership with the business, IT procurement and Managed Service Providers. Produce IT review documents to ensure that due diligence is performed when selecting a specific solution and operating model Identify issues and risks and lead their resolution as required Identify and implement opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in the strategic application of technology Treating Customers Fairly - Ensure that our application estate has core values embedded around ensuring value is provided fairly to all of our customers Skills Required Translating technical concepts between software engineering, delivery management and service management so they are understood by all Capability of making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached Ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk Working with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. Creating an optimal design through an iterative process, aligning the user need with the system requirements and organisational objectives Understanding of technical governance and an ability to participate in or deliver the assurance of a service Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89939913