Senior Solutions Architect

We are seeking an Enterprise Solution Architect to join our Digital, Data & Technology Department (DDaT). This role is crucial for our digital transformation journey, focusing on transforming technology service delivery and fostering strong partnerships across departments. As a Solution Architect, you will be a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and ensuring that our technology solutions are aligned with architectural standards and support the academic and professional services functions.

Role: Enterprise Solution ArchitectSalary: £45,000 - £58,000Location: Bath Site & HybridJob Type: Full-timePlease note, this opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship, you need to have the full right to work in the UK already in place.Day to Day of the role:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams across DDaT, championing architectural standards and stewarding them through approval and adoption.
• Collaborate with university departments to align technical solutions with business goals, advocating strategic focus on good architecture.
• Lead the design and architecture of complex technical solutions, ensuring scalability, security, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Integrate solutions to support business processes and data availability, adhering to best practice architectural approaches.
• Ensure technical solutions adhere to security best practices and relevant regulations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, evaluate their applicability, and drive adoption of relevant, modern cloud-based services.
• Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation and manage potential risks within the technical estate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect within a complex organisational structure, preferably in higher education or a similar sector.
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to develop and champion architectural standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in business-friendly language.
• Experience with system integration and a wide-ranging technology stack including SaaS, PaaS, and custom-developed solutions.
• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices.
• Familiarity with data management principles and collaboration with Data Architects.
• Ability to evaluate and innovate with emerging technologies.
• Experience in creating detailed architectural documentation.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and keeping abreast of the latest developments in technical architecture.
• Engaging community of technical experts and a passionate working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package