Solutions Architect

3 weeks ago

Worcestershire, United Kingdom Halfords Full time

Job Purpose

To create the overall technical vision for a specific solution to a business problem. Deliver solution design artefacts for complex projects, building the bridge between business requirements and technology. Look to the existing environment to understand what technologies are available and what software product must be developed to provide the best solution.

Key Role Accountabilities

Design

Creating Solution Options, High Level Solution Designs and Integration Designs for assigned projects or internal architecture tasks, ensuring that where possible the solution options are compliant with the IT Strategy and Architecture PrinciplesOrchestration of low-level design from vendors and internal technical teams closely collaborating with system engineers ensuring they align to the high-level design and fulfil functional and non-functional requirements.

Stakeholder management

Work and effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in developing a solution that meets the needs of the business.Works with external suppliers to ensure that the appropriate technology direction is set with respect to systems, data and technical infrastructure

Halfords delivery framework

Add detail to user and job stories for features and integrations in scrum-led projectsBe aligned with cross-functional scrum team or project teamEnsure all designs are approved by governance forums and compliant with legislative and regulatory requirementsCreates technical documentation for service transition

Success Measures

Operational Responsibilities

Assesses the impact of project initiatives on the existing architecture and supports the prioritisation of these changesSupports the Business Analysts in determining and defining non-functional requirementsSolutions technically deliver and meet the needs of the business on time and budgetProvision of timely architectural and risk insight to all relevant projectsEnsures the solution fits with the Target Architecture and adhere to defined standards and appropriate exceptions are documented and approvedAssess and understand technical debt implications of solutions, creating dispensation and remediation plansPromotes and encourages enterprise and innovation throughout the team, in looking for new answers and delivery of a fresh approach

Stakeholders

Customer satisfaction scores confirming delivery to expectationsBe a recognised authority on solution architectures by Technology colleagues and those in the wider organisation

Knowledge and Skills

A proven track record in IT Architecture, project delivery with experience of the retail sector or similar.

Competent Solution Architect with both broad technical skills and a specialism in one or more of the following areas:

Understanding of Architectural Frameworks (. TOGAF)Cloud technologies – IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (in any public cloud)Microsoft Azure such as Logic App, Functions, Data Factory, Event Grid, Microservice, APIs, Power Apps and Office 365Integration patterns (API’s, Microservices etc)Tooling (Postman, Swagger, VS Code)APTOS ePOSSAPEcommerce (Sales Force Commerce Cloud)Customer Services (Sales Force Service Cloud)Payment (Ecommerce, Card Present, Credit Agreements, Gift Cards)Supply Chain (Infor, Manhattan etc)Work Force management (. Day Force)Database Technologies (SQL, Cosmos etc)

Behaviours

Driving clarity and action against business goals, putting the customer at the heart of everything we doUnderstands the difference between strategy and tacticalGood problem solverAbility to carry out tasks independently and as part of a teamCommercially focused on benefits and costsProactive can-do attitudeAbility to work at pace and deliver to deadlines.Embracing change – flexible in approach to ways of working, ability to adapt to change and being open to new ideasCommunication with multiple levels of stakeholders and external partnersInnovative and ability to think laterallyDelivery Focus

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