Software Solution Architect I at UST Global, Nottingham, £Contract Rate

Location: Nottingham

Working Model: 2-3 days work from client office

Experience Required: 15+ years

Job Type: Contract inside IR35 / Fixed term contract

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our team immediately.. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in designing and developing IT solutions within a retail environment. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of IT capabilities, methods, and technologies, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment of Business Ideas: Assist in evaluating business ideas, project scoping, feasibility analysis of system-based solutions, and providing rough order of magnitude estimates for alternative solution options.
• Estimating: Contribute to the production and validation of project estimates and assess estimates from other portfolios and third parties.
• Requirements Definition: Collaborate in investigating and cataloguing functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring they align with the Outline Design and agreed scope.
• Designs: Produce high-level and detailed designs for new systems and changes of varying complexity. Ensure designs meet business requirements, align with strategy, and are cost-effective and deliverable.
• Technical Design Authority: Oversee the Detailed Design, Build, and Test phases to ensure alignment with the High-Level Design and agreed quality assurance standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with business peers and IT teams, achieving a comprehensive understanding of significant developments within the portfolio.
• Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, supplier roadmaps, and best practices to ensure relevance in the field.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to knowledge sharing within the Solution Architecture community and participate in creating and maintaining design patterns, standards, and reusable design elements.

Key skills:

• A broad understanding of IT capabilities, methods, and technologies.
• Extensive experience in the design and development of IT solutions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders on solution proposals.
• Experience working in teams that include both onshore and offshore resources.
• Strong background in retail organizations.
• Expertise in relevant business processes, such as Finance and Supply Chain.

and become a part of our dynamic team