Salary: £124,800 - 135,600 per year Requirements:
* Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Gartner
* Previous experience working with CRM systems or online portals
* Extensive experience designing complex solution architecture from concept to build across multiple technologies
* Ability to harvest architectural patterns to promote reuse and consistency
* Experience working as part of a SCRUM team, supporting design sessions and technical delivery leads in producing solution plans
* Experience establishing application architecture standards
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Lead Enterprise Architect and Product Managers to understand the implications of proposed solution designs on the enterprise applications strategy and landscape
* Support the Enterprise Applications function in defining and maintaining the solution architecture and applications roadmap
* Ensure current architecture is defined and maintained according to agreed standards, while supporting and adhering to defined architectural principles
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge, document solution artifacts (including solution plans), and harvest architectural patterns for reuse
* Possess a general understanding of the latest technology innovations that inform the overall technical direction
* Communicate proposed solution architecture options and designs to the relevant design authority to facilitate informed decision-making
* Work with partners/vendors to understand new application releases or new applications being considered for use
* Support Business Analysts/Product Managers in refining high-level functional and non-functional requirements
* Provide solution options based on defined requirements and create high-level solution designs as inputs to the solution plan
* Ensure that proposed solution designs adhere to architecture standards and principles, including 'Secure By Design'
* Support design authority decision-making and ensure all design documents are kept up to date throughout the delivery
Technologies:
* Architect
* CRM
* Support
* TOGAF
More:
We are seeking a Solution Architect for a pivotal role within our public sector client’s Retail/Digital team. This is a 6-month contract position that allows for a hybrid work environment involving both Cardiff and remote work. You will be the design authority on projects, ensuring compliance of new solution designs with the agreed strategy and architecture while being involved in multiple ongoing projects as part of a large team. Our ideal candidate will start as soon as possible and is expected to work outside of IR35 regulations. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in our business operations and welcome applications from all sections of the community and from individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
last updated 35 week of 2025