TerraQuest Role: Solution Architect Location: Birmingham in line with our Agile Working Policy. You will need to be able to work from our Birmingham office 2 days per week/office to be attended as often as business needs require. Salary: Competitive Who we are TerraQuest Solutions Ltd is an award-winning and market-leading specialist provider of planning, land, property, and business solutions. We are an established and trusted organisation that is renowned for its expertise in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to both public and private sectors. Our team delivers bespoke, flexible, and efficient services through a process-orientated delivery structure. We pride ourselves on strong customer relationships evidenced by the high proportion of referrals and repeat business. Why work with us… We are a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer, committed to supporting the well-being and development of all our people. With competitive salaries, enhanced Family Friendly policies; a fabulous suite of benefits (including Pension; Life Assurance; Employee Assistance Programme; option to buy additional annual leave in addition to 25 days plus Bank Holidays); true flexibility with our Agile Working approach, and superb training and development opportunities, we really care about our team! What we need Due to a period of sustained growth, we are looking to recruit a Solution Architect to join our Solutions Team. As this role is vital to ensuring our technology aligns with business needs and supports strategic delivery, we’re looking for experienced individuals, with a proven experience in working as Solutions Architect, with good awareness of concepts of Enterprise Architecture, expertise in Solution Architecture and ability to dive into Technical Architecture as required. What you will be doing… Reporting to the Head of Architecture and working within Architecture Team and designated Scrum Teams, successful Solution Architect will be primarily responsible for assessing and evaluating TerraQuest’s business needs and determining how technology can support those needs, leveraging relevant software and infrastructure technology. Working closely with the Solutions Operations Team, Solution Architect will bridge communication between technology department and business operations to ensure key people are aligned in developing and implementing technical solutions for business problems. What we are looking for… Proven experience as a Solution Architect in a similar environment Strong understanding of all aspects of architecture Cloud first, data-centric mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work collaboratively in Agile working environments A proactive, solution-oriented mindset Essential skills and experience: Successful candidates will demonstrate following: Business Needs Analysis : Evaluates business requirements and translates them into technical solutions that align with TerraQuest’s strategic objectives. Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose and future-ready. High-Level Architecture : Develops high-level solution designs and technical documentation that conform to enterprise architecture standards. Technical Leadership : Provides mentorship and guidance to development teams, particularly in software design, implementation, and deployment. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Facilitates communication between IT and business operations to ensure alignment on technical solutions. Cloud Architecture : Demonstrates deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, with a preference for its platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offerings. Infrastructure Design : Designs scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions that support business goals. DevOps & CI/CD : Applies knowledge of Azure DevOps, including build and deployment pipelines and release management. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) : Brings proven experience in shaping and guiding software development within Agile/Scrum environments. Innovation & Sustainability : Contributes to business development strategies and internal initiatives that promote sustainability and long-term growth. Advantageous skills and experience: Familiarity with data related concepts and technologies in the cloud space Familiarity with UK government digital service standards Geographic Information Systems and understanding of geospatial concepts and technologies Agile delivery in public sector projects Please apply for more information and please do not be put off if you do not have all of the experience and skills required. If you have the majority of skills and relevant experience, we would still like to hear from you!