Solutions Architect

We are currently seeking an experienced Solutions Architect who can assist in translating projects into solution designs. You will be working with a large public sector organisation in Birmingham.
- 600 - 650 p/d Outside IR35
- 3 to 9-month contract
- Hybrid working in Birmingham (2-3 Days on site per month)
- Starting in December

Responsibilities
Accountable for the development, ownership, delivery and support of Solutions Architecture
Understanding the business needs, documenting those needs and producing technical solutions for the business requirements. Work with colleagues and users to investigate, model and document requirements and acceptance criteria.
Review all technical designs and provide advice and guidance to the business.
Communicate complex IT architecture in business terms to internal and external decision makers, engaging with them to explain technical drivers and how such solutions/strategies address their current and future needs
Responsible for providing advice on the use of the ICT environment to staff and business users and for determining the standards to which operating systems and software must comply.
Ensure all key processes for the team are documented and owned and establish and embed a culture of continuous service improvement.
Effectively manage the technical standards, advise users of departmental systems of these standards and to ensure compliance through effective communication, and provision of clear information, with all user groups.
Attend and present reports to Management Boards, Senior Management and Project Boards as and when required and to report operational and corporate risks arising from changes to design principles.
Identify opportunities, costs, issues and risks for business stakeholders and make recommendations.
Implement and maintain all required architecture governance.

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