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As a Solution Architect, you will lead the definition, governance and end-to-end design of CIPD’s digital architecture. You will direct technical designs, ensure all solutions align to enterprise architecture principles, long-term strategy and organisational technology goals.
Job Responsibility:
Leading definition and governance of the core architectural building blocks underpinning CIPD’s digital landscape
Setting and maintaining architectural standards, patterns and guardrails across digital and technology delivery
Acting as the solution authority for major programmes, guiding evaluation and selection of technology approaches
Designing end-to-end solutions that address functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring scalability, security and longevity
Ensuring architectural decisions translate into executable programme delivery and remain aligned to long-term strategy
Providing authoritative technical direction throughout the project lifecycle to unblock progress and reduce risk
Balancing immediate delivery priorities with long-term architectural strategic vision
Leading architectural estimating, technical risk assessment and GAP analysis
Supporting data architecture
Defining and delivering when needed proofs of concept to validate architectural choices
Overseeing successful delivery of integrated, resilient digital solutions across the organisation.
Expert knowledge of APIs, SaaS, iPaaS, cloud environments, IAM, integrations and security models
Ability to lead architectural governance and influence senior stakeholders
Strong experience translating strategic objectives into architectural roadmaps
Skilled in Agile delivery, modelling tools and DevOps-aligned approaches
Attend and participate in requirements sessions with business stakeholders and vendor led workshops
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies for senior leaders and key stakeholders
Work collaboratively with stakeholders and across organisational boundaries to achieve results through Agile Methodology, Modelling Tools (Bizzdesign), Continuous Integration and DevOps.
What we offer:
28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days