Enterprise 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 Architect
Salary: £45,000 - £58,000 (public sector) excellent benefits including pension of over 20%
Location: Bath Site & Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time
Please 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