Solutions Architect

Allen Lane is delighted to be supporting the London Borough of Redbridge in their search for a Solutions Architect to ensure a robust, supportable and secure IT, Web and application development can be delivered to all council users. This is an exciting opportunity that would suit someone with an understanding of applications development and a background in Solutions Architecture to lead on all aspects of strategic Applications Development. This role is predominantly remote with office travel required once per quarter.The roleAs a Solutions Architect you will:Develop and win acceptance for Solutions strategy development, including systems architecture, tools and techniques.Take responsibility for the creation, selection, procurement and implementation of complex IT services council-widePut in place processes for assessment and review of new system or change proposals, to ensure a prompt decision on the viability of new systems.Ensure that the council’s approach to systems development is in keeping with relevant best practice standards using up-to-date tools.Develop and maintain of a roadmap for web and other application technologies, prioritising investment while managing risk appropriately.Define and maintain architectural principles and standards for applications, interfaces and web based technologies.Validate or to create IT system designs, ensuring that they will align with the technical landscape and IT strategy of the council and can deliver the required benefits.Keep the council’s web sites under continual review, ensuring optimum performance and security of their functions and data. To assess products for their fit with the IT environment, their supportability and ability to deliver the benefits required.Key skills requiredAs a Solutions Architect you will have:A background in applications/software development or an understanding of itExperience in various approaches to digital development and the ability to recommend these to the council.Proven experience of delivering high value customer service to IT service customersExcellent stakeholder management experienceA high level understanding of application architectureKnowledge of the following in relation to development (desirable):UI Path Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Database integration using SQL ServerWeb Service APIsMicrosoft Power Platform, 365, SharepointOpen technology stackUser experience designAutomated testing using Behavioural Driven DevelopmentWhat you get in returnA salary between - £58,248 to £61,617 with a pending pay award plus a range of benefits including the local government pension scheme and much more!