Senior Solutions Architect

3 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom RWS Group Full time

3-4 months (possible extention)

Day Rate Contract (outside IR35)

ASAP start


Role Overview:

The role of the Solutions Architect is to ensure that the solutions being designed and developed provide a consensus based solution that is scalable, adaptable and in synchronisation with changing business needs. This role has responsibility for outlining solution architecture descriptions, then monitoring and governing the implementation of the architecture. The role also has responsibility for ensuring solutions are designed and implemented in alignment with RWS Architecture. They should make efficient and effective use of technology and match the current and foreseeable requirements of RWS.


Responsibilities:

  • The Solutions Architect is responsible for assisting in the translation of requirements into a solution vision, including the identification of solution options and then develop high-level business and/or IT system specifications, and working with IT for implementation.
  • Preparation of the high level design and ensuring it adheres to requirements, design principles and target vision for the overall solution
  • The Solutions Architect will have strong business and technical expertise and proven design skills with a breadth of knowledge across technology disciplines.
  • Responsible for defining the architecture of Information Systems and Infrastructure to meet specified business requirements.
  • Develop technology specifications and leverage existing technologies to ensure new technology solutions are designed for optimal business use
  • Applying architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meet business requirements, considering scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, flexibility, availability and manageability
  • Identify the technologies to employ and take responsibility for the assurance and governance of supplier solutions
  • Responsible for defining complex technical requirements
  • Ensures process, application, data and technology architecture are aligned
  • Work with architecture lifecycles and frameworks
  • Responsible for enterprise/technical level design integration authorities
  • Preparation of the high level technical architecture for each solution phase so that it meets both functional and non-functional requirements.


Experiences:

  • Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex solutions (multi-platform, multi-technology, 3rd parties)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • In depth and current knowledge of a wide range of Information Technologies, with experience of their integration and configuration
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of technical architecture roles across all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Experience in performing complex analysis, consulting and providing technical recommendations
  • Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with systems integration methods and technologies.
  • Track record of design and delivery of large scale, complex integrated IT solutions.
  • Proven experience in the planning, architecture, high level design and implementation of one or more of the following aspects of solution architecture: Services, Applications, Integration or Data
  • Experience of defining the technical architecture design principles and planning, design and implementation of complex systems architectures



At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.


As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.


We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.


If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.


We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.


RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics


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