Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley £648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers Knowledge: Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF Understanding of the service lifecycle is advantageous e.g. ITIL Hands-on experience with business and system requirements gathering / analysis Proven experience in design and development of Information Systems Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices Technical knowledge of a range of IM&T business systems from ERPs through procurement to supplier management Skills: Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities Very good written and oral communication skills Architecture and technical support documentation skills Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes Strong interpersonal and consultative skills Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all business levels and present ideas in user-friendly language Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Project Technical Authority or Project Engineering Manager Qualifications: Relevant IT, engineering or business degree Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC / HND Member, Chartered or Fellow of recognised IT and/or Engineering society. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply