Solutions Architect
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Update day: 07-05-2024
Location: Milton Keynes South East
Category: High Technology Mechanical / Technical Electrical / Electronics IT - Software Part-time
Industry: Higher Education
Position: Mid-Senior level
Job type: Part-time
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Flexible and remote working is an option, but must be able to attend Milton Keynes as required.Change your career, change livesThe Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.The Chief Information Office (CIO) Portfolio bring trusted design, data and technology know-how to the delivery of lifelong learning.CIOP are responsible for the digital information, systems and technologies used by staff and students across The Open University. Covering all aspects of digital technology at the OU, from sourcing and maintaining systems, through to providing frontline IT support for staff and students.The roleThe Open University is recruiting aSolutions Architect.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solutions Architects to join the External Engagement product teams within IT. You will work with the business, analysts, and the technical team to architect great solutions that enable our staff to deliver fantastic services to our students, owning the solution architecture from inception through to delivery.Your design role will be varied, including solutions based on SaaS, integrating them using APIs, as well bespoke solutions using Microsoft .Net development. You may be overseeing the architecture for brand new strategic digital platforms, as well as working on improvements to the existing technical estate and integrations. You will ensure that Architecture is aligned to our strategic direction and adheres to our principles and processes.As part of the wider architecture community, you will work to shape our architecture, developing patterns and standards, and supporting your colleagues to achieve their goals and covering where necessary.Skills And Experience- A degree level qualification with a significant computing element or relevant industry experience
- Demonstrable understanding of IT architectural frameworks such as TOGAF
- Proven ability to design and document solutions based on business requirements
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal communications with the ability to deliver messages in a language relevant to the audiences
- Experience of successfully working with agile development teams including both internal staff, external suppliers, and consultancies
- Excellent skills of negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution
- An ability to gain influence and trust with business and technical stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
- CV
- Personal statement, up to 1,000 words , you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
Deadline: 21-06-2024
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