Solutions Architect - #1688736

Role: Solutions Architect

Location: Leeds (Hybrid)

Salary: £65,000

Interested in leading on the Architecture for a Transformation in Financial Services?

Are you an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong technical background, experience with Cloud technologies and a passion for shaping architecture within an organisation?

A leading Financial and Professional services provider of specialised solutions in an interesting niche is seeking a talented individual to join their team and help drive their transition to a modernised cloud environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, collaborative team that’s in the process of maturing their architecture and establishing governance across the business.

The company is moving forward with a strategic shift towards Cloud, and this role will be pivotal in supporting and leading this transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Cloud Adoption: Play a central role in helping the organisation move its legacy systems to the Cloud, with the goal of making solutions cloud-native.


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  Technical Leadership: Work on modernising the company's legacy systems, adding new functionality while ensuring it is fully cloud-hosted and scalable.


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  Architecture Development: Help establish and shape the architecture within the organisation, ensuring solid governance frameworks are put in place.


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  Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth technical execution of projects, while maintaining strong communication channels throughout the organisation.


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  Cloud and Dev Experience: Leverage your experience in Cloud technologies, particularly within Microsoft environments, to build out scalable solutions. A background in Development will be advantageous as you dive into this technical role.


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  Governance: Contribute to building out architecture governance practices and frameworks, setting standards for the future of the company’s technical direction.

About You:

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  Cloud Expertise: Experience working in Cloud environments, particularly with Microsoft Azure.


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  Technical Background: Strong technical foundation with a background in development and Cloud architecture.


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  Architecture Focus: A keen interest in establishing and maturing the architecture function within an organisation, driving technical innovation and best practices.


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  Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


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  Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, eager to share knowledge and drive positive change.

Why Join?

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  Shape the Future: This is your opportunity to lead the way in defining and shaping the company’s architecture and Cloud strategy.


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  Close-Knit Culture: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team that values collaboration and growth.


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  Innovative Environment: Be part of a company on the cutting edge of its industry, moving toward more agile, scalable, and cloud-native solutions.

If you are excited about the chance to influence and establish the architecture of an organisation while playing a pivotal role in its Cloud transformation, we want to hear from you.