Solution Architect

Role: Solution Architect Location: Luton Duration: 6 Months Role Description: To lead the solution architecture definition for complex end-to-end solutions, working with functional consultants, technical architects covering each solution component, and Enterprise Architects driving the long-term architectural direction. Key Responsibilities: Manages activities that take place during solution ideation, solution design, and solution implementation. Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges, designs to realize the vision and requirements for the solution, recommends potential options (which may include RFIs, RFPs, or prototype development), selects the most optimal option, and develops a roadmap for the selected solution. Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures. Champions a structured approach to business application solutions. Directly assists in the development of a solutions architecture program, including departmental roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture. Assures solutions not only fit the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards and guidelines of technology solutions. Influences changes to standards when necessary. Assists domain architecture team on solutions management and timing of financial spend for application solutions. Supports the architectural aspects of all application projects in peer IT portfolios. Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options, incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership. Provides analysis of security protection technologies as necessary. Plans and designs foundational frameworks to leverage AI/Gen AI technologies effectively to fulfill business needs (Desirable and will elevate the profile). Key Skills: (Must) have SA experience in the Customer domain related to solutioning with Customer Management platforms (CMP), Customer engagement platforms (CEP), CIAM (Customer Identity & Access Management) platforms, and Consent Management platforms. (Nice to have) architecture and technology knowledge in Aviation Commercial domains such as GDS and PSS systems. (Must) have a proven track record for architecting cloud-native solutions (preferably on the AWS cloud). (Must) be able to quickly and independently gain control and run solution design within client transformation programmes. (Must) have demonstrated leadership skills in previous engagements. (Must) understand Architecture Review Board and Technical Design Assurance processes and has delivered Solution Blueprints and design artefacts. Excellent oral and written communication. Analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail regarding accounting skills. Ability to work under indirect supervision and take on responsibilities swiftly. Broad understanding of information technology topics. Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style, including teamwork and team-building ability. Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills. Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities. Technically creative and open-minded.

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