Lead Solutions Architect
Recruiter
L&Q Group
Listed on
31st January 2023
Location
London
Salary/Rate
£80000 - £100000
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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Job title: Lead Solutions ArchitectContract: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Office based 20-40% at Trafford, Manchester or Stratford, London (with the option to work from Sidcup) Persona: Agile/ hybrid, Office based 20-40% dependant on business needs Salary: £80-100k pa dependant on experience and location Closing date for completed applications: 5th February 2023 Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 10th February 2023 Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated We are currently recruiting for an experienced Solution Architect to join L&Q as we begin an ambitious change programme to; redesign our services, operationally integrate our subsidiary (Trafford Housing Trust) and transform our applications landscape. We will be implementing new housing management and finance systems, supplemented with Microsoft D365 CRM, Microsoft Power Platform, online services built on Sitecore, and a new Data Platform (built on Microsoft Azure) to support data integration and analytics including AI / ML. As Lead Solutions Architect, you'll build and lead a team of Solutions Architects that will help us shape this landscape, finding innovative solutions to the business challenges and playing an active role in the wider Architecture community as we shape our future design patterns and standards to support our new IT strategy. We are keen to invest in your professional development, both technically and as a leader, and will support you to achieve relevant qualifications. The job folder will be responsible for: Providing Leadership, Line Management, Coaching and Support to a team of Solution Architects. Preparing high level and detailed design solutions to address business requirements. Taking overall lead for cross platform solution designs. Defining high level features, development phases, transition states and roadmaps for new solutions and system migrations. Participating in Architecture Round Table discussions to identify high level solution option(s) for new business demand. Ensuring all solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture principles and IT strategy. Ensuring all solutions are reviewed and signed off by Architecture Review Board. Supporting engineers to deliver designs, providing advice and guidance regarding the solution design and the engineering solutions, agreeing small variations to the overall design and obtaining ARB approval for material changes. Assuring the design integrity of the outputs to CAB. Acting as Subject Matter Expert within the group for areas of expertise (e.g. D365, Sitecore, Integration using Microsoft Azure tooling etc). Participating as part of the wider Architectural community. Helping to develop and maintain overall architecture standards, processes, and methodologies. Sitting as a member of the Engineering Leadership Team. Skills and Experience: Specialist technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Customer Engagement / Sales), Power Platform, M365, Sharepoint (especially for Document Management) Experience of application architecture e.g. Microservices, Event Driven, Service-based, Progressive Web App, Pace Layered, Composable Application, MACH, Data Mesh Cloud Platforms - Microsoft Azure, Containerisation .Net, C#, Microsoft tool set, Systems integration & interfaces using Azure Integration tools e.g. APIM, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Function App, Event Grid, Event Hub, Azure Data Factory, Data Bricks. Databases e.g. MS SQL, MySQL, Azure SQL, Cosmos dB, PostgreSQL, DataVerse, Oracle Identity management / Authentication products Significant experience working as a Solutions Architect, and familiar with standard industry methods tools and processes to support an architecture function Significant experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies and roadmaps Knowledge of application development architectures, tools, technology frameworks and security principles Experience solutioning across COTS and in-house developed applications, and across Cloud solutions and hybrid Cloud / On-Prem architecture - with the aim to reduce complexity and improve value for money of solutions Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems First class communication skills, with an ability to put complex concepts and arguments across clearly in briefings and presentations. Strong engagement skills, able to interact in a clear, sensitive but persuasive manner - high level influencing skills. Good understanding of agile principles and development methodologies If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.
