IT Solution Architect

Description

IT Solution Architect

Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation)

Location: Bristol

Role Overview

As an IT Solution Architect, you will be responsible for leading, designing and delivering complex end to end solutions using a multitude of applications and technologies within the supply chain management business domain. This role will ensure that the solution architecture can meet the key project functional and non functional requirements identified for the LCST programme. The IT Solution Architect will lead the solution development through all phases of the delivery lifecycle, from requirements capture, high level design, low level design, development into the release and solution sustainment phases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solution evaluation: buy vs. build vs. reuse
• Platform selection
• Early phase project estimates
• Ensuring compliance with all design principles and architecture frameworks
• Ensuring compliance with technical, security, customer and regulatory standards
• Supporting customer and stakeholder meetings and technical discussions

Skills Required

• Previous experience as a Solution Architect on large complex customer projects
• Production of cross domain (Business, Application Data, Infrastructure, Security) end to end architecture deliverables such as proposal designs, high level designs and interface specifications
• Experience in bespoke and COTS applications
• Experience in integration concepts and technologies e.g. SOA, ESBs, EAI, XML, Web Services, MQ
• Experience working with large scale, distributed event driven architectures
• Experience in cloud with AWS or similar
• Experience working collaboratively within a multi supplier/vendor environment
• Strong consulting, leading and mentoring skills along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Broad knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of application technologies, platforms, and tools including web based systems, databases, middleware/integration technologies, security and infrastructure
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or extensive related experience

Skills Desired

• Experience in multi stakeholder logistics / supply chain management solutions using modern commercial solutions such as:
  • Integration Platforms
  • Manufacturing/Repair systems
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Transport Management Systems
  • Order Management System
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
  • Procurement Systems
  • Data, Analytics and MI systems
• Experience in TOGAF/MODAF is desirable
• Experience in Archimate
• Experience working in a CMMI level 3 environment

Clearance Requirements

• BPSS Pre screening required to start
• SC required for role

Pay Range

£60,100.00-£77,000.00

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.