PA Consulting is seeking a Solution Architect to join its Digital & Data community. This role combines strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation for clients across seven sectors. You will work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks, collaborating closely with engineering teams and stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Create and assure key architecture artefacts such as Key Design Decisions, Technical Options Papers, and High Level Designs.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.
- Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.
- Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders, using technical skills to problem solve with clients and on internal projects.
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.
- Clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies.
- Ability to operate confidently across all architectural domains with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology, and Security.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
- A person who thrives in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Someone who enjoys collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.
- Experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce and more.
Technical Stack
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Frameworks & Methodologies: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
- Modeling: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq
Team & Environment
You will work within the Digital & Data team alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family.
- 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- PA share ownership.
- Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).
- Budget to take courses (technical and non-technical training), plus gain certifications.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates in the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
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