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Senior Solutions Architect

AT Computershare
Computershare

Senior Solutions Architect

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Edinburgh

In this position, you'll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Computershare have a very exciting opportunity for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our team in Edinburgh.

Why is this role exciting when there are so many other Architecture positions in the market? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:

• You will be working within a global department reporting directly to our new Chief Architect.

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• We offer continuous training and development opportunities.

• Our Issuer Services team is currently undergoing a business wide digital transformation, so it's truly an exciting time to join.

Interested? Keep on reading to find out a bit more about what you'll be doing, and the type of person that we're looking for.

A role you will love

As one of our Senior Solutions Architects, you will work with the Chief Architect providing architectural direction to teams and implementing architectural strategy. You will also work closely with our other solution and application architects, development and test teams, infrastructure providers, enterprise architects and subject matter experts.

You will provide technical and architectural guidance, supporting the up-lift of design capabilities in the development team through education and mentoring.

Some key responsibilities include:

  • Challenging existing designs and architectures with a view to moving the business capability forwards.
  • Understanding organisational objectives and external drivers, for example, legislation or financial constraints.
  • Working with others to develop business and technical strategies.
  • Building excellent relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business or technical areas in the organisation.
  • Providing solution design and architecture delivery.

What will you bring to the role?

As you've probably gathered by now, we are looking for somebody with a real passion for Architecture & Technology and will have the ability provide excellent architectural direction to our teams.

With this role being a key part of our Architecture team, you will be experienced in managing and building excellent stakeholder relationships with people at all levels.

Other key skills required for the role include:

Significant experience in a Solutions Architect role.

  • Demonstrable experience in Channel Architecture(Web, Mobile) and Engineering using modern framework (React/ React Native)
  • Expert experience in API-based design and implementation of a diverse range of API driven solutions.
  • Demonstratable experience in leading the design and architecture of a large technology programme or complex project.
  • Good understanding of Data Architecture and implementation patterns.
  • Demonstrable experience in working closely with delivery teams providing design and delivery assurance.
  • Excellent knowledge & experience in using TOGAF.
  • Experience in Cloud Technologies (Azure).

If this sounds like just the role you've been looking for, be sure to apply today!

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.

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ABOUT US

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.

Client-provided location(s): Edinburgh, UK
Job ID: Computershare-5690
Employment Type: Full Time