Solutions Architect

Description

ASA are currently recruiting for a Solutions Architect on an initial 6 month contract in Glasgow.

The role is an opportunity to work for a large public sector body within a national project that will affect the lives of many across Scotland.

Key tasks;
· Determining, defining and agreeing the required system scope and high-level design to meet requirements.
· Defining end-to-end solutions that will deliver the technical requirements.
· Defining new technologies or new ways of working that will enhance the desired project outcomes. ·
· Planning and designing functional and non-functional requirements that will inform capacity, performance, security, contingency and resilience.
· Defining use cases and associated data models. Key areas of work that are vital to the delivery of the project include, but are not limited to:
· Providing architectural guidance and support to the project team.
· Explaining technical solution strategies to key project stakeholders and technical professionals.
· Ensuring that the proposed architecture is designed and in sync with the proposed scope of work.
· Reviewing supplier proposals to ensure quality inputs will be delivered in alignment with functional and non-functional requirements.
· Monitoring the activities of the external supplier to ensure timely delivery of the proposed technical solution(s).
· Identifying and mitigating existing business risk associated with solution architecture, adding value and improving performance where possible.
· Reviewing technical deliverables and advising on proposed architecture designs

The ideal candidate for this post would come from the following background;

· Experience designing comparable large scale web services projects that exceed a financial value >£1m, including API and mobile App development
· Has an understanding of modern data platform architectures
· Has experience of and is conversant with migration from as-is legacy, to to-be new technology platform(s).
· Has excellent communication and stakeholder management experience.
· Possess sound analytical skills and problem solving skills.
· Educated to degree level (or above), ideally in a technology related subject matter.

The Benefits;
· Paid weekly
· Flexible working hours
· Flexible location
· Dedicated account manager with one point of contact

We are looking to shortlist for the position of Solutions Architect soon so if you feel you have relevant experience please apply with your most up to date CV.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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