Solutions Architect in Exeter

This full-time post is available immediately until 06/03/2028 on a fixed term contract. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager. The starting salary will be from £43,482 to £53,301 (pro-rata if part time), on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. This appointment also currently attracts a market supplement. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. This role may be subject to additional background screening.

As a Solutions Architect, you will be pivotal in designing solutions to support the University’s modernisation and digital transformation programmes. Building upon the vision, the Solutions Architect will be responsible for defining the baseline (as-is) and target (to-be) business, information and technology architectures. Demonstrating leadership and governance, you will be responsible for designing and developing artefacts that will align with the University’s strategies, principles, and standards.

The role will involve you working collaboratively with all areas of the University to understand business processes, applications, and data. As a Solutions Architect, you will bridge the gap between technical and non-technical to translate technical concepts, so they are understood by all. The role will work closely with Delivery and Service Management teams to support the development, testing, and deployment of infrastructure, hybrid, and cloud solutions, ensuring they are implemented according to design. The role will report to the Head of Architecture and will work with other Solution and Technical Architects, each bringing unique skills and perspectives to the team. As a valued member of the architecture team, you’ll participate in design sessions, contribute to architectural reviews, and engage in knowledge-sharing activities to enhance the architectural practices, principles, and standards.

We're really looking for...

• Develop a gap analysis from the current to the target architectures required to underpin the TNE programme and deliver robust, scalable technology that supports the delivery of education internationally.
• Experienced in AWS / Azure cloud technologies with supporting evidence of delivery of large scale projects.
• Experience in developing solution architecture artefacts, including architecture visions and high-level designs.
• Strong technical skills and experience in the development and delivering detailed design documentation.
• Someone passionate about new IT and digital technologies.
• Proven communication and collaboration skills demonstrating the ability to understand complex conceptual ideas and experience in conveying information to stakeholders.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so please don't hesitate in applying as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Are you convinced, but don't find you 100% fit the profile? Feel free to send us your application anyway! We look forward to growing with you!

Further information: Please contact Andy Lancaster, A.M.Lancaster@exeter.ac.uk

About The Division: IT Services

The University is developing a new ten-year strategy where digital ways of working will be central to delivering our vision and goals. The digital transformation will impact profoundly on our workplace design, the skills we develop, the way our students learn and the way we work and collaborate. We want to ensure that this transformation has our staff and students at its heart. We are investing in digital technology and skills development to strengthen our education, research and partnerships and to meet the needs of our community.

IT Services & Digital is central to all of this, and we are looking for people to join us who want to be part of this major transformation and part of changing the way we work and the way our students learn.

About Us: Transform your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future. We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here:

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives.
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays).
• Competitive pension contributions.
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues.
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do.

How we can help: If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.