Senior Solutions Architect

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Senior Solutions ArchitectLondon - PermanentOur client is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. They are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. They embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. DESCRIPTIONAre you an avid technologist who enjoys solving complex architectural and technical consulting challenges whilst driving digital solutions?Are you hungry to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment as part of a rapidly expanding and very successful global engineering company?If so, then our client is looking for a number of cross-domain hands-on Senior Solution Architects to strengthen our Solution Architecture & Technology Consulting unit in London.These are great opportunities to work with senior strategic technical leaders, our European Architects/Engineers and those from our client accounts supporting them navigate in a rapid developing technology landscape.The role requires a strong background in consulting, architecture and software development, building client relationship, customer engagement and stakeholder management resulting in new wins and increased footprint in strategic accounts.Our Solution Architects must have the ability to engage in opening discussions with stakeholders, identify their issues, and communicate solutions.WITHIN THIS UNIT WE ARE:Supporting Projects by fulfilling Architect positions.Providing Sales and Pre-Sales pursuits with Technology Consultancy.Providing guidance through the complexity of solution architecture options and the long-term roadmap for the solution.Finding the right balance between innovation, technical feasibility, long term sustainability.Creating and presenting Proof-of-Concepts whenever required.Creating and presenting Architecture proposals.Liaison with delivery managers, business analysts, and development teams.Carrying out technical audits and design reviews.Evaluating new technologies, monitor hardware and software trends.Participating in internal and external conferences.REQUIREMENTSProven experience acting as a hands-on Solution Architect with a strong foundation in Software Engineering. We are flexible on the technology stack and programming languageExperience in a business domain acting as a SME to link technology with business valueStrong understanding and experience of Cloud eco-systems like: Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, knowledge of Baidu Cloud, Alibaba Cloud (nice to have) AND JavaHands-on applications development background including a good understanding of Enterprise systems, Digital Technology including Cloud, Mobility, Data Analytics, User Interfaces, Microservices, Serverless, and Decentralized SystemsAbility to communicate clearly and effectively, both in written and verbal formAbility to manage and lead teams of experts and share solution architecture methodologiesAbility to demonstrate full commitment to providing exceptional customer care and service in all activitiesLeadership skills to work comfortably with senior colleagues, up to and including C-levelPrevious experience in a customer-facing roleExperience in Machine Learning is an advantage WE OFFERWe offer a range of benefits including:A competitive group pension plan, life assurance and income protectionPrivate medical insurance, private dental care and critical illness coverCycle scheme Tech scheme and season ticket loanEmployee assistance programVarious perks such as Friday lunch, on-site massage and regular social eventsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsSome of these benefits may be available only after you have passed your probationary periodContact Simon Portway