Overview
Role: Applications Solutions Architect
Salary: 80,000- 90,000 + benefits
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid working)
We're looking for a Solution Architect who thrives on solving complex business challenges through smart, scalable application design. This role is ideal for someone with a development background who has progressed into architecture and can confidently engage with both technical teams and customers.
You'll be responsible for creating high-level designs, understanding customer requirements, conducting cost analysis, and translating business needs into technical solutions. You'll also produce clear, well-structured design documentation and work closely with delivery teams to ensure successful implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the architectural design of software applications
* Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements
* Oversee development of application solutions and ensure best practices are followed
* Mentor and guide development teams
* Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and secure
* Stay current with industry trends and technologies
* Produce and maintain architectural documentation
* Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, and governance standards
* Provide technical direction and ensure alignment with architectural standards
Skills & experience required
* Experience in application architecture, ideally with a development background
* Ability to functionally understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
* Strong relationship-building skills and credibility in front of customers
* Excellent communication and documentation skills
* Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and developers
* Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Must be eligible to obtain Government and/or Police Security Clearance
This will be a hybrid working role with expectation on-site 2 or 3 days per week, please consider this before applying for the role.
If you're interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link for immediate consideration.
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