Solution Architect (18 Months FTC)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. Were investing in smarter services better use of data modern technology and youll play a key part in shaping this future.

Were looking for an exceptional Solution Architect to help shape Barnets technology future and play a strategic role in driving our digital data and AI transformation.

As part of the Insight & Intelligence Hub youll lead the design and delivery of scalable secure and cost-effective technology solutions across the council. Youll be responsible for setting the architectural direction for our 5year technology investment strategy. Ensuring our systems platforms and AI tooling align with business needs emerging technologies and industry best practice.

This is a high impact role with visibility across the organisation. Youll influence senior leaders guide major technology decisions and help create a modern integrated architecture that supports better services and outcomes for residents.

This is a hybrid role. You will be expected o attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders work together on collaboration discovery and user testing sessions and department days.

Please click hereto download the Job description for this role.

About you

Youre an experienced and strategic technology leader who thrives on solving complex problems and shaping modern enterprise architectures. You combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder influence and the ability to communicate in a clear business focused way.

You will bring:

Extensive experience delivering enterprise wide architecture within complex multisupplier environments.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure cloud platforms networking applications AI RPA and data platforms.
Confidence designing and governing complex solutions creating both high-level blueprints and low-level technical specifications.
Ability to translate user and business needs into functional and nonfunctional requirements.
Experience horizonscanning evaluating emerging technologies and advising senior leadership on strategic adoption.
Expertise in IT architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and familiarity with modern engineering practices such as cloudnative data driven and AIenabled architectures.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot legacy and modern systems alike.
Strong communication and negotiation skills with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.

If youre motivated by innovation transformation and designing solutions that make a tangible difference this role offers both challenge and impact at scale.

In this role you will:

Set the strategic technical architecture direction for the councils multiyear technology investment plan.
Research evaluate and design complex information systems infrastructure solutions and data platforms.
Lead the design of AI and automation solutions advising on safe effective adoption of emerging technologies.
Review and assure designs from third parties ensuring alignment to corporate and industry standards.
Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on proposed IT developments including risks costs and benefits.
Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications both functional and nonfunctional.
Develop high-level architectural blueprints and refine these into detailed designs during implementation.
Work closely with cyber security information governance and ICT teams to ensure compliance and security standards are embedded in all solutions.
Lead the development of technical standards architectural principles and long-term roadmaps.
Negotiate with stakeholders to balance user needs technical constraints timelines and budgets.
Provide expert advice throughout the full lifecycle of projects from discovery to delivery.

Youll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet.

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact James Rapkin Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.

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DescriptionAbout Barnet CouncilBarnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growi...

Description

About Barnet Council

About the role

Were looking for an exceptional Solution Architect to help shape Barnets technology future and play a strategic role in driving our digital data and AI transformation.

Please click hereto download the Job description for this role.

About you

You will bring:

Extensive experience delivering enterprise wide architecture within complex multisupplier environments.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure cloud platforms networking applications AI RPA and data platforms.
Confidence designing and governing complex solutions creating both high-level blueprints and low-level technical specifications.
Ability to translate user and business needs into functional and nonfunctional requirements.
Experience horizonscanning evaluating emerging technologies and advising senior leadership on strategic adoption.
Expertise in IT architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and familiarity with modern engineering practices such as cloudnative data driven and AIenabled architectures.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot legacy and modern systems alike.
Strong communication and negotiation skills with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.

If youre motivated by innovation transformation and designing solutions that make a tangible difference this role offers both challenge and impact at scale.

In this role you will:

Set the strategic technical architecture direction for the councils multiyear technology investment plan.
Research evaluate and design complex information systems infrastructure solutions and data platforms.
Lead the design of AI and automation solutions advising on safe effective adoption of emerging technologies.
Review and assure designs from third parties ensuring alignment to corporate and industry standards.
Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on proposed IT developments including risks costs and benefits.
Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications both functional and nonfunctional.
Develop high-level architectural blueprints and refine these into detailed designs during implementation.
Work closely with cyber security information governance and ICT teams to ensure compliance and security standards are embedded in all solutions.
Lead the development of technical standards architectural principles and long-term roadmaps.
Negotiate with stakeholders to balance user needs technical constraints timelines and budgets.
Provide expert advice throughout the full lifecycle of projects from discovery to delivery.

Youll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet.

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

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