Solution Architect role at PA Consulting, Belfast, United Kingdom
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world.
About PA Consulting
We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. We have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
Location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Role overview
Solution Architect role at PA Consulting
Responsibilities
* Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design).
* Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.
* Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.
* Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders; apply your technical skills to problem solve for clients and internal projects.
* Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week; actual time on client sites may vary up to five days per week.
What you can expect
* Collaborate with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.
* Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, cost estimation and detailed planning.
* Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders; you will use technical skills to problem solve with clients and internal projects.
* Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week; actual time on client sites may vary up to five days per week.
* An environment that deeply cares about its values.
Qualifications
Essential requirements
* Hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.
* Clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies.
* Operate confidently across all architectural domains with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology, and Security.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
* You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
* You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
* Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.
We’re technology agnostic, using the right tools for the job at hand, and you’ll have access to our strong partnerships with AWS, Azure and GCP. We’re interested to hear from Solution Architects with experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce and more.
Additional information
Assessment process
* Quick video call with one of our Tech Recruiters – to discuss your application, the role and PA
* Round 1: Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins)
* Round 2: Either a competency or technical interview, whichever you didn’t do at first round (60 mins)
* Final round: Meeting with a PA leader - a discussion around your client-centricity (45 mins)
Life at PA
Life at PA encompasses our people’s experience and growth opportunities, with a focus on purpose-led meaningful work. We are committed to equality and to building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets.
Benefits
* Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
* 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
* Generous company pension scheme
* Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
* Annual performance-based bonus
* PA share ownership
* Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or any other range of human difference. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com
Job information
Firm: PA Consulting
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Business Consulting and Services
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