Solutions Architect

The Role

Our client, a leading employer in the South Tyneside area is looking to strengthen their technology team with a talented Solutions Architect. The role will lead on activities that guide the development and management of a portfolio of solutions. Solutions include projects and products, systems (including applications, technologies, processes and
information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services.

The solutions architect provides the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that such solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and company standards. Creating deliverables for managing the organization's portfolio of "to be" and "as is" solutions - including systems (applications, integrations, processes, information and technology), shared infrastructure services, and shared application services and components to enable and drive targeted business outcomes.

The Person

* A bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or the equivalent experience.
* Extensive experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines' including technical or infrastructure architecture, application development, middleware/integrations, network management, database management or cloud developments.
* Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms and processing environments.
* Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.
* Experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies and roadmaps.
* Experience in creating and driving technical solutions to delivery.