Solutions Architect in Exeter

Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? If so, come and join us on the journey.

Why Michelmores?

Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future. We are a flexible, friendly, and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people's potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open, and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.

As our clients' needs change and evolve, so do we. Our business services teams are continuously looking for ways to innovate and attract and retain the best clients and the brightest people. Central to our culture is our nurturing, friendly and flexible environment which genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish, both professionally and personally. We really care about what we stand for and want to move forward together.

What sort of work?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing IT team as a Solutions Architect in our Exeter office. You will be responsible for the design, development, integration and ongoing optimisation of the firm's key practice management and business systems, with a primary focus on Aderant and Intapp. The role acts as a technical solution provider to the business, delivering high quality application enhancements, automation and integrations that improve efficiency, data quality and user experience.

You will bring a strong understanding of Microsoft technologies and Artificial Intelligence, applying these where appropriate to automate processes and deliver practical, innovative solutions. This role is responsible for ensuring the business achieves maximum value from both third-party and internal applications by ensuring they are fit for purpose, meeting our needs in terms of functionality and integration points. You will also improve processes in the business to save Fee Earner time or improve back-office processes to support Fee Earners.

Duties in this role will include:

• Automation & Microsoft Technologies
  • Delivering automation using Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Azure services
  • Developing bespoke solutions using C#, SQL, JavaScript, Python and related technologies
  • Supporting reporting, data warehousing and analytics requirements
• Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
  • Applying practical understanding of AI and LLM-based solutions to improve business processes
  • Introducing AI-enabled capabilities within agreed governance and compliance frameworks
  • Identifying opportunities where AI or automation can deliver measurable business value
• Practice Management & Application Development
  • Designing, developing and enhancing solutions with Aderant and Intapp aligned to business requirements
  • Building and maintaining integrations between core systems and third-party platforms
  • Reviewing existing configurations and customisations, recommending and delivering improvements
  • Ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, well-documented and supportable
• Collaboration & Delivery
  • Working closely with Business Analysts, Project Managers and stakeholders
  • Providing technical leadership through the full solution lifecycle and communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Why this team?

The IT team is the Firm's centre of innovation. As well as supporting the hardware and software already in place, they lead the way on developing processes and efficiencies through new software and technology. Made up of a group of innovative, tech savvy and forward-thinking IT specialists, business analysts and project managers, the team support the technology across all our offices.

How do we work?

We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance. As a Firm we are committed to supporting our people across all levels to achieve the balance they need. We are open to talking about flexible working and empower any candidate to put forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for somebody who will understand our values and will thrive in our culture. The ideal candidate will be able to play a key role in driving the Firm's digital transformation and the implementation of leading technologies to enhance business processes. The role is an ideal opportunity to lead and collaborate on high impact business software initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Azure
• Good working understanding of Artificial Intelligence
• Strong experience in developing enterprise applications, ideally including Aderant and/or Intapp
• Proven delivery of integrations, automation and bespoke solutions
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a small team
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is desirable together with knowledge of BI, reporting and data warehousing solutions

Other skills would include:

• Analytical, pragmatic and solutions focused
• Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities
• Able to balance technical excellence with commercial awareness
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
• Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team

This is a great opportunity to join a Firm which believes potential, inspiration, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured. We work hard to create and sustain an open and collaborative environment. We embrace change and constantly evolve to meet our people's diverse needs, in the same way that we help our clients to navigate and stay ahead of developments, to move forward together.

Next Steps

To apply please click here or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please contact Sarah McLean, Recruitment Specialist on 07754 555106.

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment, and treatment of our staff.

As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team.

*No agencies please; any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.