Solutions Architect
Our client is looking for a Digital Solutions Architect to provide hands‑on capability to deliver complex ERP and CRM solutions integrated seamlessly with cloud‑native platforms and legacy systems. You will have experience in Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Data Platforms, Microfrontend and Microservices architecture and hybrid solution design. Your role as the Digital Solutions Architect will be to lead the design and delivery of complex enterprise technology solutions that enhance agricultural productivity and operational excellence.
Job Description
* 6 month contract
* Hybrid working – Lincoln based
* 510 per day Inside IR35
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or equivalent role, ideally within agriculture, Agritech, or related sectors.
* Demonstrable expertise in architecting and delivering complex ERP and CRM systems, including integration with other enterprise platforms.
* Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and AKS.
* Strong understanding of Enterprise Data Platforms, big data architectures, and real‑time data processing.
* Expertise in Microfrontend and Microservices architecture, including API gateways, service mesh, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Solid hands‑on experience with frontend and backend development, particularly the MERN stack.
* Experience designing and implementing hybrid cloud and on‑premises solutions, with smooth legacy system integration.
* Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills applied to complex, distributed systems.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
* Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high‑performance digital solutions tailored to the agriculture sector.
* Architect and deliver complex ERP and CRM solutions, ensuring integration with other enterprise systems and alignment with business processes.
* Develop and govern enterprise data platforms leveraging Microsoft Azure services, ensuring data integration, analytics, and governance excellence.
* Design and implement microfrontend and microservices architectures enabling modular and independently deployable components.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product management, development, data science, and operations to deliver end‑to‑end digital ecosystems.
* Provide technical leadership in frontend and backend development frameworks, with a focus on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).
* Define and execute hybrid cloud and on‑premises integration strategies, including legacy system modernization.
* Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve architecture robustness, scalability, and performance.
* Mentor and guide development teams on architectural best practices, quality standards, and innovative solutions.
* Produce detailed architectural documentation, roadmaps, and governance frameworks supporting strategic business objectives.
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