Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect, Public sector, Risk management, Solutions Architecture, Governance and assurance, Decision making, Technical design, .NET, Visual Studio, JavaScript, C#, Genesys APIs, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform tools, Web-based integrations, Agile, Professional development

• Hybrid with 2 days per week in Bedford
• £75,000 - £80,000 per annum

Join a leading public sector organisation dedicated to improving financial wellbeing across the UK. We are seeking a Solutions Architect who is passionate about using their skills to make a significant positive impact on society. This role is integral in designing solutions that address organisational challenges while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Define problems and desired outcomes clearly, ensuring solutions meet the organisation's requirements.
• Stay informed about technology trends and organisational objectives, including external drivers such as legislation or financial constraints.
• Collaborate with various teams to develop business and technical strategies within constraints.
• Design and document solutions for implementation, adhering to standards and governance.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage risks and decisions transparently.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across different business or technical areas.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the organisation and support multiple architecture projects.
• Utilise emerging technologies and approaches, guiding others to follow best practices in solution architecture.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong ability to communicate between technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in governance and assurance, understanding necessary governance and risk management.
• Proficient in making and guiding decisions with managed levels of risk and complexity.
• Ability to resolve technical disputes and apply strategy effectively, turning business problems into technical design.
• Design systems with manageable risk, business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact.
• Familiarity with trends and practices outside the team, understanding broader strategies and historical contexts.
• Technical expertise in .NET, Visual Studio, JavaScript, C#, and ideally experience with Genesys APIs or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps deployments, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform tools, and web-based integrations.

Benefits:

• Matched pension contributions by 2 to 1, up to 10% of your salary.

In the first instance please submit your CV.