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The solutions architect's mission: to build complex offers and customized technical solutions, as well as detailed content for deployment-ready products. They are thus involved in all technical areas necessary for the deployment and operation of solutions sold to the client. Both a technical expert and functional consultant, they also perform technology watch in their field of activity, always with the aim of fulfilling their mission: mastering architectures, optimizing processes, reducing costs. They are thus qualified to advise clients in the transformation of their information system, both in terms of feasibility and project risks. The solutions architect can progress towards management positions or roles in sales engineering.

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CGI
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Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
CGI’s Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government agencies. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Solution Architect to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive. Please note, due to the highly secure nature of the project, this role is open only to UK Nationals (not dual nationals or visa holders) who hold or are eligible for High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for remote or hybrid work, onsite attendance at the specified location(s) will be required for secure system access.
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Solutions Architect

CGI
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
At CGI, you’ll help shape the future of critical national services by designing secure, scalable solutions that power healthcare, public safety and citizen platforms nationwide. As a Solution Architect, you’ll translate complex needs into clear technical direction, guiding teams to deliver high-value, real-world impact. You’ll take ownership, explore new possibilities and grow in a supportive, collaborative environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.
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Solutions Architect Designer

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£75k-90k
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer’s responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company’s needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API’s). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading – so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week – and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.
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Solutions Architect (SC Cleared)

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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12 months
SW1A 2AH, City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Role brief The role is for a Technical Architect who will be supported. The architect needs to be CyberArk certified with experience of CyberArk Cloud platforms. This should be a 12-24-month engagement, London based on site 1-2 days per week (TBC), customer facing and TDA for the CyberArk project. Engagement activities * Architecture guidance * Roadmap definitions * Requirements gathering * Solution and design definition * Attend Customer opportunity / strategy meetings to understand and articulate business and technical strategy for the company and customer * Act as a Design Authority * Work closely with peers and SMEs to create solutions Technical Experience * Identity and Security Architecture * CyberArk (PAM) - Cloud Platform (SCA & SIA experience) Candidates are expected to support a number of the following certifications: * CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE) * CyberArk Sentry / Guardian * CyberArk EPM / Secrets Manager LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
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Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£500-700
London, England, United Kingdom
Solutions Architect Our Client is a leading global organisation with offices in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with at least 10 years hands-on expertise as a Solutions Architect. The key purpose for the position is to manage the applications and technology in the company. This includes Integrating products Managing Data Identity Management systems and software Enhancing existing applications Must have an excellent understanding of networks and infrastructure Must have excellent knowledge of the Azure environment and Office 365. This is key position with high levels of responsibility. The Client is based in Central London. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The rate is negotiable but will be circa £500 pd to £700 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.
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Solutions Architect with Pre Sales Experience

Nexus Jobs Limited
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Holborn, England, United Kingdom
Senior Solutions Architect with Pre Sales Experience Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect with some Pre-Sales experience to be based at the Company’s Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. DevOps experience – CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization – tools and processes Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process Develop customer proposals – solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision Bachelors or master’s degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn – Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.
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Solution Architect (DV Security Clearance)

CGI
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Reading, England, United Kingdom
At CGI, we are shaping the future of defence technology through our role in one of the UK’s most significant ICT transformation programmes. As a Solution Architect, you will take a lead in designing and defining high-value solutions that directly contribute to mission success for the Defence client. You’ll play a central role in delivering complex, secure, and scalable ICT services that drive operational excellence, while being part of a collaborative team that values creativity, ownership, and innovation. This is your opportunity to help influence a multi-£100M programme, expand CGI’s footprint in Defence, and deliver lasting impact for our clients and the UK. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will have frequent onsite commitments in Reading and Chippenham.
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Senior Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£60k-70k
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Senior Solutions Architect We have a fantastic opportunity to work for a Senior Solutions Architect with at least 5 years proven track record as a Solutions Architect. The role is based in Leeds city centre office which has been designed as a collaborative space supporting hybrid working. You will play a vital part, within your domain of responsibility, supporting the business to understand their technology landscape and how it will assist them is supporting their needs and future vision. You will be decisive in proposing and agreeing solutions within the architecture community and proactively help project teams determine how your solution designs will be implemented by the individual delivery teams and support them through implementation. Lead internal and external teams to deliver the appropriate cost-effective and innovative technology solutions in a variety of technology areas Act as a subject matter expert within your domain of responsibility, as an advocate for the architecture team, and point of contact Match the business requirements to the technology, shaping appropriate solutions across multiple global and market systems Ensure various applications and systems perform to user expectations and are continuously evolved, improved and maintained Contribute to the production of application roadmaps to identify software end-of-life risks and evolve the technology landscape Contribute to assuring designs within the architecture team, supporting peers and mentoring the wider community Contribute to ensuring all IT change is appropriately governed and aligns to application roadmaps and the overall IT Strategy, Standards and Practices Engage actively in business development activities to maintain a holistic view of the portfolio of change, in order to stay current with most effective solutions to address them Experience we need from you: A technology subject-matter expert with expertise in software architecture and design patterns and practices, with significant experience with ‘cloud’ ecosystems Practical career experience to lead teams and resources in a matrix structure. Able to demonstrate relevant technical capabilities in areas such as mobile application architecture, CRM and other customer technology solutions. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of all phases of a project lifecycle and delivery of IT solutions for a medium or large organisation. Experience of working with international teams preferably within the financial services sector. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement as a facilitator, communicator, peer, and mentor. This is a hybrid role – based in Leeds. The salary will be circa £60K - £70K + excellent benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
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Cyber Security Solutions Architect - SC Cleared - Remote

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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WA1 1NR, Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Solution Architect - Remote - SC Cleared TEMP TO PERM - You will start on an outside IR35 contract and then after 6 months will go perm. You must only apply if you are happy to go perm after 6 months. The Cyber Security Solution Architect will be responsible for solution design, assurance and technical governance, working across engineering, security and platform teams to embed resilience into enterprise services. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate business continuity requirements into technical solutions and recovery strategies. You will be requirements gathering in a CNI environment. Key Responsibilities Provide solution architecture and technical assurance across Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programmes. Design and develop recovery strategies, runbooks and resilience patterns for critical systems. Map infrastructure dependencies and define recovery architectures. Support incident management, risk mitigation and resilience strategy development. Experience Required Extensive experience in Solution Architecture and technical design assurance. Strong experience with Microsoft Security technologies stack. Experience creating runbooks and continuity documentation. Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams. Experience working within either Nuclear, Critical National Infrastructure, Government or regulated environments. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button
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Solutions Architect - MI6 - Secret Intelligence Service - SEO

Government Digital & Data
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£40k-45k
London, England, United Kingdom
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
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Technical Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£55k-60k
London, England, United Kingdom
Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
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D365 Solution Architect

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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6 months
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
D365 Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Newcastle - max 2 days p/w onsite Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a D365 Solution Architect to join the team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise grade Dynamics 365 Customer Service solutions for large, complex organisations. The role focuses on end to end solution architecture, hands on proof of concept development, and close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: * Lead solution architecture and design for Dynamics 365 Customer Service-centric engagements * Own end to end solution definitions include functional, technical, integration, and data architecture * Engage directly with customer stakeholders to understand business processes, challenges, and outcomes * Design and build hands on Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate solution approaches and demonstrate value * Define application landscape including Dynamics 365, Power Platform * Ensure solutions align with non functional requirements such as security, scalability, performance, and compliance * Provide architectural governance, design assurance, and technical leadership during delivery * Guide and mentor functional consultants and developers across the delivery lifecycle * Support activities including solution walkthroughs, estimates, and technical responses Key Skills & Experience: * 10+ year experience architecting/designing Dynamics 365 Customer Service solutions in enterprise environments * Strong hands on experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Omnichannel, and case management * Proven ability to design and build POCs, demos, and reference implementations * Deep understanding of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Pages) * Experience designing integrations * Strong customer facing skills with the ability to communicate complex solutions clearly * Experience working in regulated or large scale environments with strong governance needs * Ability to balance out of the box capabilities with configuration and customisation Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Experience with Copilot, AI enabled customer service, or knowledge management solutions * Exposure to public sector or highly regulated industry programmes This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
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Solution Architect - Secure Cloud Solutions (DV Security Cleared)

CGI
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London, England, United Kingdom
At CGI, you will shape the design of secure, mission-critical systems that deliver real impact across the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector. As an IT Solution Architect, you will define and assure end-to-end cloud and infrastructure solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure and aligned to strategic outcomes. Working with clients, partners and engineering teams, you will take ownership of architectural decisions, bring innovative thinking to complex challenges, and grow your expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester or in Central London 5 days a week.
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ServiceNow Solutions Architect (Outside IR35, SC cleared)

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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6 months
SW1A 2AH, City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
ServiceNow Solution Architect * Experienced Solution Architect * Able to work with functional consultants to define user stories and appropriate approach to configuration/use of platform * Experienced in ServiceNow IRM module (and certified for Risk & Compliance) * Experienced in key platform components such as CMDB/CSDM, workspace, automation, PA, etc. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
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IT Technology Planning & Governance Manager with Enterprise Architect Solutions

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£90k-110k
London, England, United Kingdom
IT Technology Planning & Governance Manager with Enterprise Architect Solutions Our Client is a leading company in the UK who are looking to recruit a candidate with at least 10 years expertise in IT technology and governance planning with Enterprise Architect Solutions experience. The role is Technology Planning Manager where you be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range of £90K - £110K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Solutions Architect

What is the role of a Solutions Architect

The solutions architect intervenes when the challenge is to ensure performance regarding the company's services. Their involvement is essential in the current digital transformation context. From design to implementation of software solutions, they are involved in each step, taking care to properly meet the client's needs. They must be able to propose complex solutions and customized offerings.

How much does a Solutions Architect charge

The Daily Monthly Rate (DMR) of the solutions architect is around £650/day and this rate can vary depending on the profile and experience of the professional. The salary of a solutions architect ranges between £45K and £50K per year, on average.

What is the definition of a Solutions Architect

The solutions architect is an expert whose role is to design, explain and implement solutions adapted to client needs. For each problem, they must find answers and successfully lead the technical vision to success. They always work on IT projects. They are responsible for the overall architecture and implementation of the defined solution. The solutions architect is generally called upon to build complex offerings and advise clients in the transition of their information system. They inform them about project feasibility as well as risks. In an ever-evolving technological context, the solutions architect is the ideal person to enable companies to keep their information system up to date and remain competitive. Their role is crucial for implementing appropriate software solutions. From the preparatory phase to the deployment of the new information system, the solutions architect must have a complete and general vision of the client's technological organization.

What type of mission can a Solutions Architect handle

The solutions architect's responsibilities are varied. First, they analyze project environment issues. They must oversee all activities and handle the costing of solutions. They will also need to manage the development team. The solutions architect must analyze the overall solution and application architecture. They are also required to support sales teams in writing technical responses and define a solutions strategy adapted to the company. For each company, there must be an established information system, an informational context, and integration requirements. The solutions architect's proposals must align with the company's expectations and operations. Compliance with constraints is also part of the IT architect's main responsibilities. Through specific implementation and particular tools, they will need to build effective solutions, refine the project's allocated budget, and respect various managerial constraints.

What are the main skills of a Solutions Architect

The solutions architect position requires excellent technical knowledge to propose an effective IT strategy. They must also have perfect mastery of operating systems and database management, analytical skills, and a systemic vision of information systems. Additionally, the ability to present ideas well is also essential and they must know how to communicate, given that they will have to negotiate with different stakeholders in the company. Therefore, the solutions architect will be able to identify their true needs and analyze risks. The solutions architect must be able to advise, listen, and explain. Their ability to create group dynamics will allow them to achieve their objectives more quickly.

What is the ideal profile for a Solutions Architect

To become a solutions architect, you must have at least a master's degree from engineering schools (networks and IT). You can also complete a master's degree in networks, telecommunications and IT. A solutions architect is also expected to have experience in architecture roles within an operator environment. Therefore, this profession is only accessible to experienced managers with acquired project management skills. It is through this journey that the profile acquires a good understanding of how the company operates, its business activities and workflows. A good solutions architect must above all have a very strong technical knowledge of operating systems, network equipment, and database management systems. Solutions architecture is also a profession that offers opportunities for growth within a constantly evolving and equally complex environment.
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