The Role
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to play a key role in our technology team at Clermont Hotel Group.
Based in our Central Support Office, the successful candidate will have a strong background in solution design and architecture. This individual will be responsible for producing and maintaining architecture documentation, as well as advising the business on optimal technology solutions to meet our objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring that new applications and modifications to existing applications meet both current and future business and IT requirements
2. Ensure that the design meets the strategic IT direction where applicable
3. Analysing business requirements in order to develop application designs that meet their needs
4. Ensure the design takes into account any non-functional requirements and also assist the business analyst in considering or documenting any further non-functional requirements which arise during the system design process
5. Ensure that the traceability matrix is followed, updated and managed in co-ordination with the business analyst
6. Interpreting and translating business requests into technical requirements
7. Working with Business Analysts and any Technical specialists and suppliers to produce a Detailed Design Document to be followed by internal or external development teams
8. Working closely with all relevant parties to review any technical designs and ensure they meet the requirements of the Solution Design
9. Providing application knowledge to the business for the design of IT solutions
10. Assist in the architectural evaluation of new and existing software packages
11. Responsibility for the system test strategy, plans and conditions and ensure the system design will be tested fully
12. Plan and monitor tasks and liaise with the project manager, taking responsibility for ensuring these are achieved to plan and any associated risks and/or issues are managed and communicated accordingly
13. Assist the support teams where necessary to resolve service tickets
What we look for
14. Understand business requirements and possible functional solutions
15. Technical Ability to translate technical scenarios and concepts to a non-technical audience
16. Mandatory Design & architecture of applications which incorporate best practice & reflect future business model
17. Desirable Database understanding / experience
18. Skills and Attributes Commercial Systems analysis
19. Knowledge and experience required broad understanding of the hospitality industry
20. Ability to work across multiple functions and build credible relationships
21. Understanding of enterprise application architecture
22. Internal relationships project specific stakeholders ensuring that business processes are designed effectively and that the ways of working are captured Wider IT Team
23. To understand system implications/constraints relating to proposed process changes Project Managers
24. Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate it in a concise & compelling manner
What's in it for you?
25. Great development opportunities
26. Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group
27. Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)
28. Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
29. Pension and Healthcare Schemes
30. Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday
31. Paid volunteering days
32. Generous recommend a friend scheme
33. Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)
34. Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal
35. Great Recognition program
36. ...and many more!