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Solutions Architect
Posted 14 days 13 hours ago by Frontier Consulting
£300 - £350 Daily
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Sussex, Lewes, United Kingdom, BN7 1
Job Description
A local authority is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support the implementation of the Oracle Programme and broader IT strategies within the council, on an interim basis for 6 months with potential to extend. This role is a pivotal position focused on IT systems solution architecture. The key responsibilities include:
- IT Systems Solution Architecture: Design IT systems architecture aligned with best industry practices (e.g., TOGAF) and the council's methodologies. This involves identifying IT solutions that add value to stakeholders and the council.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Analysis: Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, conduct thorough analysis, and design architectural solutions that meet these needs while aligning with the council's strategic objectives.
- Documentation & Requirements Analysis: Provide detailed documentation of business and IT requirements, and design principles, and evaluate suitable IT solutions. You may also identify funding opportunities, conduct cost/benefit analysis, and develop business cases.
- Systems Mapping & Repository Maintenance: Map complex IT systems according to the council's metamodel, ensuring the architecture repository and other records are current.
- Customer Relations & Service Alignment: Maintain effective customer relations by understanding their service delivery needs and ensuring that solutions align with both their needs and the council's strategic objectives.
- Governance & Project Support: Provide governance and support to project boards, ensuring that IT systems delivered align with design principles and strategic goals.
- Technology Trends Monitoring & Strategy Development: Stay updated with technology trends and support the development of council strategies to address the evolving technology landscape.
- Service Delivery Improvement: Continuously review and develop systems, processes, and procedures to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance.
- People Management: May involve managing a team or overseeing the delivery of complex services, with a focus on maximizing individual and team contributions.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Degree-qualified or significant vocational experience in relevant roles, with professional qualifications in relevant architectural disciplines.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of computerised business systems, IT architecture, terminology, security, and enterprise systems, with a requirement for TOGAF certification.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to conduct analysis, problem-solving, and make strategic recommendations.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence, and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
- Project & Resource Management: Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including budget/resource management.
This role is critical in bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions, ensuring that the council's IT systems are robust, future-proof, and aligned with strategic goals.
Frontier Consulting
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