Role purpose
The role will mainly be on cloud focused technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.
Accountable for the technical cloud infrastructure design considering strategic, architecture standards, delivery feasibility, affordability viewpoints to ensure that the solutions deliver business value and enable Aspen to become resilient and future fit.
In doing so, the solution architect must:
* be a trusted technology advisor for cloud projects focussed on Azure
* support the delivery of our low-level design documents for the Cloud configuration including integration designs for SaaS and PaaS
* interpret business needs and how to apply technology to enable them
* ensure that the solution technically meets the need and that stakeholder concerns are addressed
* partner the delivery of the infrastructure build with the infra cloud ops
* assess the right balance between delivery, affordability, execution risk, strategic objectives and alignment to architecture principles and policies
* own the infra designs and present these in the Architecture governance boards
* keep the infra team up to speed on the latest technology and cloud designs and solutions
* prepare quality deliverables that are consumable by stakeholders across the organisation
* may be required to manage contractors or consultants
* be self-driven in researching and staying current with technology trends and technology capabilities
Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of domain relevant architecture processes (preferably with formal certification) e.g. SABSA for security
* Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends
* Depth of knowledge across a broad range of technologies depending on domain
* Good understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact, and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt
* Good understanding of the architecture discipline, processes, concepts, and best practices
* Good understanding of underlying needs of the business and how own role contributes to these.
Skills
* Organizationally savvy, with the ability to navigate organizational politics.
* Skilled at influencing, guiding and facilitating stakeholders and peers with decision making.
* Ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
* Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
* Ability to translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into architecture requirements
* Ability to propose and estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives
* Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems and propose solutions
* Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
* Knowledge of financial models and budgeting
* Technology neutral: remains unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor choice, and is more interested in results than personal preferences
* Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity
* Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes
Experience
* Subject matter expertise in Cloud, preferably Azure, minimum 5 years' experience required.
* Proven track record of cloud technologies delivered into Azure cloud. IaaS, PaaS aligned with best practices and security standards.
* Subject matter expertise in the assigned domain with good working knowledge of data, integrations and infrastructure.
* At least 10 years of in technology design and delivery roles
* Ideally, 5 years in a solution architecture role
* Specific professional qualifications at the level of degree or equivalent (e.g., computer science, management of information systems or similar).
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