Technical Architect in Bradford

About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Architect, To advise, assist and co-ordinate integration of new and enhanced applications into the technology architecture, acting as the technical lead in architecture ensuring a consistent approach and build practicesare assured, compatible with IT strategy; and consistent with vendor standards. To contribute proactivelyensuring a high-quality IT service is maintained.

Role ResponsibilitiesTechnical Assurance

Conduct thorough reviews of technical designs and architectural documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements, best practices, and industry standards.

Identify and address potential design flaws, security vulnerabilities, and scalability concerns during the early stages of the project.

Design, Specify or Coding of complex, specialist or critical elements of applications / platform services.

Quality Assurance

Establish and influence coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines to maintain code quality and consistency across development teams.

Conduct code reviews to identify and rectify potential issues related to coding standards, performance, and maintainability.

Relationship Management

Manage stakeholders, ensuring effective and timely communication, realistic expectations and displaying a positive \’growth mindset\’.

Liaise with internal subject matter experts / Independent 3rd Party Software Vendors / Strategic software partners on matters within their area of expertise, to understand business needs and support efficient problem resolution.

Act as expert technical consultant in the areas of software development, platform considerations and architectural issues.

Personal

Maintain a good awareness of developments across the IT industry in technologies, tools and techniques.

Supervise, organise and control the work of others as and when required.

Manage engagements on smaller projects and technical change initiatives

Providing coaching / training to less experienced colleagues and senior business stakeholders

Best Practice

Set best practices and standards for software development, supervise and verify results of featuredevelopment and extension of MS Dynamics, Azure PaaS and bespoke software solutions. Develop, or contribute to, software peer review, development practices, security standards, software releasesand technology strategy.

Point of contact for assistance in resolving complex technical problems and using awareness of business / commercial impact, prioritiseown and others workloads. Proactive contribution to improving the effectiveness of IT, promoting good practice throughout thedepartment.

General

To be committed to good outcomes for customers at all times

Ensure compliance with all applicable UK and local regulations, Company Policies and FCA

ConductRules

Demonstrate behaviours in line with our Company values

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by acts and omissions at work

About youTechnical Knowledge

Excellent relevant development skills includingsome / all of analysis; design, specification;programming; testing, implementation.

Confident and proficient in the application ofstructured methods, tools and techniques

Best Practice

Able to contribute positively across differing Software Development Lifecycles, Applicationarchitectures and associated development tools, techniques and methods.

Problem Solving

Strong planning, analytical and reporting skills, able to assimilate complex information and present concise reasoned recommendations.

Communication

Excellent interpersonal and communicationskills, able to engage effectively at all levels, both internally and with 3rd parties.

Business Knowledge

Good awareness of retail and financial servicesbusiness operations and how these are supported by IT systems.

Strategic thinking skills, able to place FGH

IT activity and broader industry trends in anorganisational context.

Managing Change

Flexible and proactive approach to change, encouraging innovation and presenting change positively.

Business Knowledge

Makes IT decisions consistent with good commercial basis.

Leadership

Coaches / motivates / develops lessexperienced / skilled members both across IT and the organisation as a whole.

Drive

Maintains a high level of personal motivation, working with pace and energy, responding positively to setbacks, enabling performanceimprovement.

Accountability

Accepting responsibility and delivering results.

Collaborative working

Displays and encourages strong sense of teamwork within the department and across all stakeholders.

Customer Focus

Champion a customer focused environment striving to exceed customer expectations.

Be able to commute to Bradford City Centre

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