Solution Architect role at PA Consulting
Overview
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. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
Tech stack
While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:
* Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
* Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF
* Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
* Modeling tools: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq
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. You’ll be using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projects
* Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.
* An environment that deeply cares about its values
Qualifications
* 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.
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 peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.
Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.
Find out more about Life at PA here.
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)
Equality & Accommodations
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 their 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 other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. 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
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Consulting
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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