Technology solutions architect

Technology Solutions Architect Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, 10% non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. Main Purpose We are hiring a Solutions Architect to join the Canopius Group IT division. The IT division delivers the Technology and Services that enable the Canopius Group to achieve their strategic and business goals. In simple terms, it provides the technology to enable a greater service to a wider group of stakeholders, with technology being a massive driver of change and innovation. The Technology team is on a journey to provide a flexible and iterative software delivery function to all areas of the business – allowing us to respond quickly and innovatively to internal user requirements and therefore providing external market advantage. A key role within this new way of working is the Technology Solutions Architect. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced architect to assist in the implementation of this transformation program. The core of the role is centred around the translation of business requirement into technical solutions – both discretely and with an eye on enterprise level dependencies. Candidates should be able to demonstrate recent success in a Solutions Architect role. Core Responsibilities A clear understanding of the requirements needed for a broad range of business initiatives and translate these into cohesive technical solutions that are aligned to our Technology vision. Ability to work on enterprise-scale programmes with a focus on digital and cloud environments which include new development, application re-engineering and integration strategies. Ensuring solutions conform to internal technical architectural standards as well as external regulatory requirements Documentation of existing and proposed architecture for various transformation projects. Liaise effectively with adjacent and global, diverse, cross-functional teams. Provide architectural guidance and solution oversight across multiple project teams Skills Experience At least 3+ years’ experience as a Solution Architect specifically around digital applications, software engineering, microservices, cloud and BPM. Strong understanding of architectural concepts, methodologies, and approaches. Previous exposure to Azure cloud technologies - IAAS, PAAS, SAAS Excellent working knowledge of design patterns and modelling notations such as UML and BPMN with strong design and documentation skills. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of technical architecture roles across all phases of the development life cycle. Outstanding stakeholder management, client facing and communications skills, Including excellent written and verbal communications and the ability to present data and findings to stakeholders in a clear yet impactful way. Ability to give advice and guidance on the approach to the design of systems architectures. Track record of design and delivery of large-scale, complex integrated IT solutions. Personal Qualities Ability to generate new ideas with confidence and continually make improvements. Effective time management with the confidence to communicate issues and delays affecting delivery. Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage priorities for the development teams and take responsibility for delivering to time, high-quality outputs.