Solutions Architect Job in Leeds

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Solutions Architect Job in Leeds

Job Description
Want to be part of a team which designs modern cloud applications using latest technologies?

As a Solutions Architect at Link Fund Solutions, you will have a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on with current technologies and practices, application design and cloud technologies within highly complex enterprise application environments. Get to utilise your .NET software development experience to support workstreams from an early position through to completion contributing solution design, architectural standards and practices and technology adoption ensuring alignment with the strategic direction laid down by the Application Architecture Lead / Head of Software Engineering. Get to be a bridge between development, design, and application architecture.

What you’ll be doing:

Active role in the project solutions ensuring fit-for-purpose designs and opportunity for legacy reduction is considered as well as scalability, resilience and security.

Implementation and ongoing ownership of design patterns, standards and governance in line with recognised industry patterns and practices ensuring adoption within all development streams.

Continuous review of technologies, design practices and processes in line with industry trends and opportunities therefore ensuring that advancements are best taken advantage of in an appropriate manner.

Authority for technology adoption, solution design and core platform changes affecting the foundational aspects of the platform aligned to strategic direction, before sign-off by the Application Architecture Manager.

Writing of technical documentation that defines application architecture standards and patterns.

There are no direct people leadership responsibilities however this role will be working with the Systems Analysts ensuring that solutions reflect the requirements.

Working with the Delivery Teams to ensure that time and resource pressures are mitigated where appropriate within the design without compromising the integrity of the systems.

Working with the Test Architect and Test Team to assist support of technical testing and process integration.

Working closely with the Cloud team to develop an automated continuous delivery culture and environment.

Proactively encourage and be involved in a culture of innovation within the department. Allow a healthy experimental environment with appropriate controls over direction and investment.

Ensure all solutions consider the cost-of-ownership and the impact this will have on the support of the application. Ensuring performance, logging, monitoring and maintenance are all part of the delivery for all changes.

Ensure that non-functional requirements for performance, logging, monitoring, etc. are considered in all solutions and that these are achievable and practical, through engagement with the Support and Cloud teams.

Work closely with the Application Architecture Manager in identification of remedial weak points and address through educational uplift in governance, best practice, education and skills.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in the fields of application change, integration, messaging systems, design/architecture and review.

Experience of Cloud technologies (Azure)

Experience of microservice / distributed environments.

Creative thinker with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail.

Ability to quickly understand current processes and technologies as well as current application and systems and their interactions.

Able to influence around technical and non-technical topics, both within the development community and beyond. Assuring approval for change across technologies, process and tooling.

Delivery focused with a pragmatic approach to design whilst not compromising on quality and ownership.

Proficient in software-engineering principles, software development methodologies, security concerns and technology choices.

Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

About Link Group / Technology Division:

Link Group connects millions of people with their assets including equities, pension and superannuation, investments, property and other financial assets.  We do this by partnering with thousands of financial market participants to deliver services, solutions and technology platforms that enhance the user experience and make scaled administration simple.  We help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and provide tools to help people connect to their assets, leveraging analysis, insight and technology.  Our core businesses are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics and enable us to provide a complete service to our global network of clients and partners.

Our dedicated Technology division manages day-to-day operations, data processing and information analysis, utilising innovative technology to provide our clients with end-to-end solutions as well as a range of value-added services.  Our continued investment in our proprietary technology platforms allows us to automate wealth management workflows, manage large consumer and member bases or provide insights through predictive analytics.  By focussing on product and service innovation our Technology division has evolved to become an innovative provider of solutions, identifying and anticipating the needs of clients across Link Group.

What’s in it for you?

A very competitive basic salary plus benefits.

23 days’ holiday to start, (rising to 25) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy extra leave.

Company matched pension scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.

Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.

The possibility of working from home, flexible working or working part-time options are available.

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Link Group. You’ll be joining a network of 7,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Leeds
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
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