Job Title: Solutions Architect Location: Watford (Preferred) Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Hybrid after probation (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH non-consecutive) Contract: Full-time, Permanent | 3-Month Probation We are looking for a IT Solutions Architect on behalf of my client, to liaise with internal stakeholders at all levels to understand business challenges and opportunities and propose the introduction of new solutions or changes to existing services to support positive business outcomes where appropriate. As a Solutions Architect will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to research, define, evaluate, and propose technical solutions to satisfy business needs. Consult on the implementation of agreed solutions and assist in the transition of changes into service operation. Your responsibilities in the role Maintain an awareness of Pole, Division and Delegation business plans and strategic roadmaps and objectives by actively engaging and managing various key stakeholders. Liaise with senior Divisional staff and users to understand business activities, technology problems and innovation requirements. Work alongside Business Analysts, product owners, users, and ICT staff in the definition of requirements for technology changes. Ensure strategic alignment of designed solutions to Division and Delegation requirements and such governance standards as may be applicable. Research such emerging technologies as may be applied to company businesses. Ensure self-awareness of applicable technology and roadmaps associated with current services as may affect the company. Develop an in-depth knowledge of technical service architecture and interfaces. Assist in the development of standards and policies for Solutions Design purposes. Support and communicate the strategic and operational governance activities of the ICT function. Maintain relationships with a variety of relevant external suppliers. Assist in the definition of annual roadmaps and technical visions for a variety of current systems based on feedback, technology trends and the broader ICT roadmap. Skills and Experience Azure SQL, Data Factory, Analysis Services and Power BI administration, maintenance, and exploitation Microsoft Azure and Entra administration, maintenance, and exploitation Microsoft Power Platform and Logic Apps administration, maintenance, and exploitation Microsoft SharePoint Online administration, maintenance, and exploitation Effective communication including the production of accurate, usable documentation Effective and efficient time Management Organisational skills Accuracy/attention to detail Ability to work with minimal supervision Demonstrable initiative Ability to work to deadlines Presentation Skills Requirements elicitation Documentation skills Stakeholder management Workshop facilitation Positivity, tenacity, and dedication Communicative IT security mindset Good at working either autonomously and as part of a wider team Flexible and adaptable in working arrangements and approach to new requirements ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.