Digital Solutions Architect

Full-time (36.5 hours per week)

Flexible hybrid working – Flexible working between home and our campuses.

What you’ll be doing
As a Solutions Architect, you will be pivotal in designing solutions to support the University’s modernisation and digital transformation programmes. Building upon the vision, the Solutions Architect will be responsible for defining the baseline (as-is) and target (to-be) business, information and technology architectures. Demonstrating leadership and governance, you will be responsible for designing and developing artefacts that will align with the University’s strategies, principles, and standards.

The role will involve you working collaboratively with all areas of the University to understand business processes, applications, and data. As a Solutions Architect, you will bridge the gap between technical and non-technical to translate technical concepts, so they are understood by all. The role will work closely with Delivery and Service Management teams to support the development, testing, and deployment of infrastructure, hybrid, and cloud solutions, ensuring they are implemented according to design.

The role will report to the Head of Architecture and will work with other Solution and Technical Architects, each bringing unique skills and perspectives to the team. As a valued member of the architecture team, you’ll participate in design sessions, contribute to architectural reviews, and engage in knowledge-sharing activities to enhance the architectural practices, principles, and standards.

We’re looking for…

• Lead the development of architecture for our Digital team and deliver designs to support the digital strategy.
• Experienced in AWS / Azure cloud technologies with supporting evidence of delivery of large-scale projects.
• Experience in developing solution architecture artefacts including architecture visions and high-level designs.
• Strong technical skills and experience in the development and delivering detailed design documentation.
• Passionate about new IT and digital technologies and promote and be an advocate for IT & Digital Strategies.
• Proven communication and collaboration skills demonstrating the ability to understand complex conceptual ideas and experience in conveying information to stakeholders.

Benefits include:

• Substantial annual leave package of 41 days.
• USS pension scheme.
• Sector-leading family leave policies.
• Flexible working options.
• Discounts at local and national shops via schemes like TOTUM cards.
• Access to professional development opportunities and the latest technologies.
• Discounted fitness centres across campuses.
• Sustainable travel initiatives, including bus pass discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and car-sharing incentives.
• Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate contributions.
• Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall.

All applications must be made via our website. The closing date for this role will be the 1st of January 2025.

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