Solution Architect – Business Applications (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Purpose:
An experienced Solution Architect with a strong understanding of business applications (SaaS & On-premises) integrations and technology. Your primary mission is to evaluate business demands lead workshops design options and align outcomes with governance and strategic objectives.
Duties:
- Evaluate business demand submissions within their business process context for feasibility architectural alignment and strategic value.
- Architect evaluate and present multiple solution options to the Design Authorityensuring they align with existing standards and platforms.
- Guide implementation by collaborating with IT delivery teams to ensure solution integrity and practical feasibility.
- Produce high-quality documentation including requirement summaries solution proposals and impact assessments.
- Maintain compliance with architectural governance security and industry regulations.
- Monitor emerging tech trends especially low-code strategies to advise on continuous process improvement and modernisation.
Qualifications :
Skills & Experience Requires:
Essential:
- Proven experience in enterprise architecture or solution design roles.
- Deep understanding of business applications across both SaaS and on-premises environments.
- Skilled at translating business needs into robust technical requirements and solution architecture.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF BCS Enterprise Architecture) and governance processes.
- Experience operating within large complex IT environments with diverse application portfolios.
- In-depth Knowledge of Low-Code Platforms like Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Power BI) Connectors and governance best practices.
Desirable:
- Experience with ERPs Engineering & Manufacturing Applications BMC Helix and similar enterprise systems
- Familiarity with integration patterns and middleware technologies (e.g. SAP Integration Suite Sales Force Mulesoft)
- Experience in manufacturing or engineering sectors is a plus
- Experience with enterprise IT security and security design principles
- Experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and design principles
Qualifications
Desirable:
- TOGAF or similar architecture certification
- Business Analysis certification
Additional Information :
Diversity & Inclusion:
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Business Process
- VMware
- Cloud
- HTML5
- Windows
- Project managements
- AWS
- Infrastructure
- Web Services
- JQuery
- Java
- Computer Engineering
- Solutions design
- Technical Solutions
- Analytics
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more
