Solutions Architect

An opportunity has arisen to join our Project Management Team

Watford, UK | Hybrid

Who Are CSL?

• We are a leading international IoT service provider specialising in sectors including Fire, Security, Telecare, Critical National Infrastructure, Retail and Water Utilities.
• We are a rapidly growing, private equity-backed company with operations in multiple countries, including the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, and Spain.
• We have completed 6 acquisitions in 6 years, each one adding further expertise and scale to our market-leading propositions.
• Today, we have over 2 million IoT connections across the world.
• We now have over 250 employees within the Group – and this is growing all the time.
• Our high performing team of experts is renowned for delivering leading solutions and services, backed up by world-class customer support across markets that demand nothing less than absolute certainty.
• Our products and solutions have won over 20 awards across a range of industries.
• Whether you’re looking for a new start or looking for a move into a company where you can make a difference, CSL could be the platform you are looking for.

Who Are CSL Looking For?

CSL is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business and technology and be able to translate complex business requirements into innovative and effective solutions.

The Solution Architect will be responsible for analysing, designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that align with business goals and technical strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of systems design, application development, and enterprise architecture principles, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional business, product and technology teams to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Work with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Work with business analysts, product, developers, and project managers to deliver solutions.
• Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technical and business objectives.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders to balance business needs and technical feasibility.

Solution Design and Development

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural blueprints.
• Develop end-to-end architecture designs for software, systems, and platforms.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

Technical Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams during the development and implementation phases.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project needs.

Integration and Deployment

• Design solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and third-party applications.
• Ensure solutions are designed for security, maintainability and long-term sustainability.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Identify and address potential risks associated with proposed solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure technical deliverables meet security standards.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Recommend improvements to existing systems and processes to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Participate in architectural governance processes to ensure alignment with enterprise strategies.

Key Skills & Qualifications Sought:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar technical role.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Expertise in designing and implementing solutions in relevant technologies, e.g., cloud platforms like Azure, microservices, Salesforce, APIs.
• Hands-on experience with application development, databases, and system integrations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.

The above should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of skills and/or qualifications but rather CSLs view on the ideal candidate. If you feel you can meet three quarters of the requirements and learn the rest with support from CSL please apply now with an indication of your salary expectations for the role.

CSL operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, or maternity.

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