Job Title: Solution Architect (Contract)
Location: Birmingham, UK
Type: Contract (Outside IR35), 1 day a week in office
Rate: £600 - £650 p/d
Company Brief:
A leading SaaS business based in Birmingham, are seeking a Solutions Architect to join on an initial 6 month project. They're at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solutions to businesses worldwide. As they embark on the next phase of growth throughout Europe, this role will play a pivotal role in shaping the tech landscape going forwards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
* Design scalable, reliable, and secure architecture for SaaS applications.
* Develop architecture blueprints and technical documentation.
* Provide guidance and support to development teams during implementation phases.
* Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and tools.
* Ensure alignment of solutions with industry best practices and compliance standards.
* Lead architecture reviews and participate in cross-functional discussions.
* Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in the SaaS industry.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect in a SaaS environment.
* Strong understanding of cloud computing principles, preferably knowledge in AWS or Azure.
* Proficiency in architecting microservices-based applications.
* Solid grasp of modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to analyse complex problems and propose innovative solutions.
* Familiarity with security protocols and best practices in SaaS environments.