Solutions Architect

-Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, withMultiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialistbrands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the groupenables business and people from all walks of life to achieve theirfinancial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow theirsavings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. Wehelp companies and organisations care for and reward theiremployees and members. Through our own network of advisers orvia independent brokers and utilising new platforms MomentumMetropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people,communities and businesses. Visit us at
Role Purpose

Design comprehensive architecture for solutions that support business delivery on key projects and strategic objectives.
Requirements

Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

8-10 years' of relevant experience or exposure of IT solution delivery (essential).

At least 3 years' relevant experience or exposure as a Solutions Designer, Development Manager or Team Leader.

At least 5 years' relevant experience or exposure in software development.

Exposure to Agile Development environment, system development and implementation of large object orientated solutions (essential).

Experience in the financial services industry with general knowledge of underlying IT architectures and technologies (essential).

**Knowledge**

Knowledge of database management system software (SQL, no-SQL, ERDs, DB modelling, transactions, object-relational-mapping).

Exposure to development environment software.

Knowledge of object or component oriented design / development software.

Knowledge of operating system software.

Knowledge of business process modelling and design.

Knowledge of web platform development software.

Exposure to Lean and Agile methodology tools.

Knowledge of design across multiple domains (UI design and technologies including web and mobile, business logic, service, database).

Development and design knowledge in relevant languages and platforms used by the business area.

Exposure to unified modelling language (UML).

Knowledge of DevOps philosophy and practices.

Exposure to documentation of solutions using notation and method most appropriate to consuming stakeholders.

Knowledge of integration patterns and middleware.

**Skills**

Communications skills

Problem-solving skills

Influence and persuading

Analytical skills

Planning and organising skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

**On The Job Training**

TOGAF qualification

Archimate qualification

Domain Driven Design qualification

UML qualification

Software Engineering qualification
Duties & Responsibilities

**INTERNAL PROCESS**

Analyse business requirements to determine viable options for solution design and ensure implementation addresses key issues, business strategic objectives and end to end solution design.

Define and communicate business and solution architecture requirements to inform business cases in line with requirements.

Design technical solutions that support the value chain and align to the overall enterprise architecture.

Ensure that the business requirements are reflected in the design and that the appropriate business and technical services are reflected in the overall architecture.

Collaborate with business stakeholders and business analysts to understand and meet business requirements.

Drive the implementation and governance of standards for the design, implementation and functioning of various solutions across the business.

Manage the overall design, implementation and functioning of solutions in line with business requirements.

Effectively prioritise projects and solutions based on the business's strategic priorities and manage stakeholder expectations accordingly.

Coordinate various teams to ensure holistic and integrated solution design and delivery in line with business requirements.

Operate across the technical levels within the enterprise architecture as well as the value chain in order to develop holistic and integrate solutions.

Contribute to the analysis and development through facilitating and engaging in collaborative analysis sessions, ensuring integration through all affected systems.

Collaborate with various teams to conduct Solution Architect reviews for a broad set of projects in order to meet business requirements.

Review and provide input into functional and non-functional requirements in line with the overall architecture.

Partner with the relevant Architects for specific sub-domains in support of solution definition and development to ensure the creation of integrated and fit for purpose solutions.

Maintain and adhere to envisioned architecture standards, solution integrity and best practice solutions.

**CLIENT**

Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.

Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and