Solutions Architect

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Unite Foundation Full time

At Unite Students, we understand that business and technology in partnership is the key to successful technology delivery. This role of Solutions Architect is critical to the success of this partnership, as we strive to implement a technology landscape that is fully transparent, efficient and cost optimal to the needs of our business.

We are looking for an experienced, technically proficient Solutions Architect to drive and own the end-to-end solution architecture of our Salesforce and Property Management platforms. This includes all aspects of business capabilities, applications, integrations, and security architectures, aligning at all times to our enterprise strategy, principles, standards, best practices and business need.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Architecture, this role is a senior critical role that will play a pivotal part in shaping the technology landscape of the organisation and ensuring that IT solutions are pragmatic, scalable, secure, and efficient.

What You`ll Be Doing

  • Define and own the end to end solution architecture for all things Customer and Property Management including CRM, Marketing, Bookings/Inventory, Check-in, Check-out, and workflow while our customers are living with us
  • Validate and assure the technical suitability of solutions proposed by Implementation Partners, ensuring we drive early release of value, and pragmatic solutioning at all times
  • As a key member of our Architecture team, you will ensure all solution proposals align with our technology strategy, architecture principles and standards, working closely with projects and enterprise architecture to assure these solutions through technical design authority
  • Be the Technical lead during any software evaluations and RFI / RFP, facilitating technical requirements capture, scoring, workshops, questions and answers etc
  • Ensure that all technology solutions meet security and regulatory compliance requirements, implementing security measures to protect our data and systems
  • Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends, and propose innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and competitiveness
  • Collaborate with technology teams, business functions, and external suppliers to implement solutions that meet business needs and align with architectural principles

What We`re Looking for in You

  • Demonstrable experience architecting and overseeing Customer focused cloud-based systems (Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle etc.) and integrations including Mobile App, Web, Asset and Facilities Management, Finance etc.
  • Experience with hospitality/property management systems is also highly desirable
  • Proven experience as a technical/solutions architect or related role, in a variety of industries; you will have the lessons learned from previous positions both good, and bad, and be able to apply these to this role
  • Expertise in business architecture capability modelling and process improvement
  • Proven experience helping to drive the adoption of new and emerging technology aligned to business needs in the Customer / Property domain, through understanding technology trends and prototyping / evaluating their practical application including low-code/no-code technologies
  • Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills, with strong business acumen and ability to understand organisational needs.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies
  • Relevant Qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related area
  • Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) are highly desirable

What You`ll Get in Return

  • An annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
  • 25 days` paid holiday
  • Pension - based on how much you save, we`ll contribute 1% more
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
  • Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality , and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success , for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what`s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.

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