At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and support large-scale IT transformations in a hybrid role.
- Company: Dynamic financial services client based in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, competitive pay, and inclusive culture.
- Other info: Diversity is celebrated; all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Join a team driving impactful tech transformations in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in IT Solution Architecture and large-scale projects.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Solution Architect needed for an initial 6-month engagement with our Financial Services client based in Edinburgh. Our client has four roles, and the right candidates must have extensive demonstrable experience as an IT Solution Architect working on large-scale Transformations within corporate environments, ideally Financial Services.
The role requires Design & Architecture expertise across a range of technologies, ideally including Cloud (AWS / Azure), M365, Virtualisation, Networks, IAM and Cyber Security. The role is hybrid and candidates must be able to work 2-days per week onsite in Edinburgh.
The focus will be on designing and supporting the delivery of a large-scale separation followed by other projects including Data Centre builds, Business Application Migrations and a large-scale integration. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience working on large-scale IT transformations including stakeholder engagement, eliciting requirements, creating solution designs, architecture artifacts etc.
Key Skills & Experience required:- Proven experience in Solution / Enterprise Architecture and design within corporate environments.
- Experience in IT related divestitures or separations.
- Experience managing / supporting large-scale transformation projects (ideally within Financial Services environments).
- Strong experience in Architecture design for application and infrastructure separation and transition-state operations.
- Experience in producing Architecture artifacts, designs, patterns etc.
- Architecture governance - experience of programme level architecture review processes.
- Stakeholder engagement & requirement elicitation skills.
- Application portfolio analysis, including interface and dependency mapping.
- Strong communication skills.
Technology areas include AWS, Azure, M365, HPE Greenlake, Virtualization, DBs, Monitoring etc., Networks / Firewalls, IAM (Active Directory, SailPoint), Security and Security tooling, Desktop services (Intune, Citrix, AVD Windows 11), ServiceNow, Jira/Confluence.
If this sounds like a strong fit and you are available to work in Edinburgh 2-days per week, please Apply Immediately!
Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race, and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy to discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.
Solutions Architect employer: Head Resourcing Ltd
As a Solutions Architect with our esteemed Financial Services client in Edinburgh, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters professional growth. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while engaging in large-scale IT transformations, providing you with the opportunity to enhance your skills across cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud, Cyber Security, and more. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions in a vibrant city known for its rich history and innovation.
