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The Data Solution Architect guides the analysis & design & technical activities and artifacts throughout a project. He defines the solution architecture, taking into account existing standards and system requirements. He ensures a technical solution in line with the requirements of the client and with the Target Enterprise Architecture vision. The Data Solution Architect provides the PM with all the necessary data on analysis & design & development activities and on architectural, technical, and operational issues. The Solution Architect is end-to-end responsible for the definition and implementation of the solution and ensures that the solution is based on the right trade-off between the different requirements (best-possible solution). *Create and maintain the solution architecture by means of the Solution Architecture Document (SAD) and obtain its validation in the Architecture Review Board * Identifies the technologies that will be used for the project in collaboration with Application and Enterprise Architects * Recommends the development methodologies, frameworks and coding guidelines considering Architecture standards and the business requirements (functional & non-functional) and ensure their use * Provides the overall design and structure of the application * Ensures the final solution respects the defined architecture * Identifies software engineering tasks for the project manager * Coaches and provides guidance to other technical team members (implementers & designers) & helps them with more difficult tasks * Assists the project manager in estimating project costs and benefits and for technical aspects * Works with testing staff to identify any infrastructure requirements and support needed * Ensure technical decisions are taken and documented * Maximize reuse of existing assets and guidelines within the scope of the project

Help design the systems and technology that support the UK’s national security. This Solution Architect opportunity sits within MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service), working on complex, high-impact products that support intelligence operations and decision-making at the highest level. Why this role stands out Work on unique and highly complex technology challenges Design solutions that support national security and global operations Operate in a data- and technology-driven environment Be part of multidisciplinary teams delivering critical capabilities Work on systems you won’t encounter anywhere else What you’ll be doing Designing and shaping technical solutions for complex products and systems Defining architecture and technology roadmaps Balancing user needs with cost, risk, quality and delivery timelines Managing and mitigating technology risks across the product lifecycle Supporting integration across systems and ensuring coherence across products Leading and guiding technical design decisions within teams