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The technical architect is an important link in a company's organization. They are responsible for defining its technical architecture and ensuring its evolution over time. They may also be asked to evaluate a company's performance and improve it. To do this, they conduct audits of computer systems. The result of this analysis allows them to establish a company restructuring plan. Additionally, the technical architect can support an existing team within the company and provide them with technical support. To successfully carry out all the missions entrusted to them, the technical architect must develop skills that will be essential. Their skills are also an argument for obtaining a better salary in a company or imposing their fee structure when working as a freelancer. For an expert whose ambition is to become a freelancer in the long term, it is mandatory to develop habits that enable success with this status. These include the ability to prospect for clients, meet deadlines imposed by clients, etc.

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Technical Architect

Identifi Global
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London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description: Technical/Solutions Architect - Cyber Security Assurance Workstream Contract: Outside IR35 Location: Hybrid/London Period: 50-60 days from early Jan 25 Clearance: Active UK SC clearance required (no sponsorship/reactivation is provided) Identifi Global are partnering with a leading consultancy client bidding for a significant public sector programme of work. As part of this process, we are seeking to engage with an experienced Technical/Solutions Architect holding current UK SC security clearance , who is interested in joining the consultancy's delivery team if the bid is successful. The role will involve assessing existing technology architectures, evaluating cyber security postures, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance security and alignment with project goals. A strong background in Secure by Design (SbD) principles is highly desirable for this position. The engagement would be outside IR35, with an estimated duration of 50-60 days. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solutions or technical architecture within the public sector, with a focus on cyber security and secure system design. Core responsibilities include conducting architectural assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and advising the end client on designs and solutions that meet both security and operational requirements. Strong expertise in SbD, risk assessment, and stakeholder collaboration is essential, alongside familiarity with public sector frameworks and methodologies. Current UK SC security clearance is mandatory. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of secure, cutting-edge solutions for a critical public sector programme, contingent upon the successful outcome of the bid.

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Technical Architect

CGI
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London, England, United Kingdom

Technical Architect Position Description The role offers fantastic opportunities to work on leading edge and bespoke technologies within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. This role is an exciting opportunity to help set technical direction and provide technical leadership for highly motivated and talented development teams. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Secure Innovation is part of CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques. We are currently looking for a Technical Architect to help with the delivery of ambitious and novel software solutions - being able to think outside of the box to overcome technical challenges is essential! Due to the nature of the programme all applicants must hold SC clearance with a view of gaining HLC in the future. Your future duties and responsibilities • Design and deliver high-quality technical solutions. • Lead systems engineering and systems integration efforts. • Provide technical assurance for bids and proposals. Work with public cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure), particularly Infrastructure as Code. • Build, lead, and mentor development teams. • Communicate effectively with both management and engineering teams. • Develop software using modern languages such as Java, Go, Python, with well-documented and standardized code. • Manage system testing and implement automated testing techniques (unit tests, integration tests, mocking/stubbing). • Deploy and develop on Linux platforms, including package management and networking configurations. • Apply modern DevOps methodologies and technologies. • Use automation/configuration management tools like Ansible. • Quickly learn and work with a wide variety of technologies. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Able to produce high quality technical solutions and designs • Experience of systems engineering and systems integration • Experience of providing technical assurance for bids/proposals • Experience of public cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and principles, in particular Infrastructure as Code • Experience of building, leading and mentoring development teams • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with both management and software engineers • Experience of developing using modern development languages (e.g. Java, Go, Python etc) with code written to a common standard and well-documented • Experience of System Testing and experience of automated testing - e.g. unit tests, integration tests, mocking/stubbing • Experience of using Linux as a deployment platform and day-to-day development environment - e.g. has experience of package management, networking configuration etc • Good understanding of and experience with Modern DevOps methodology and technologies • Experience of automation/configuration management (i.e. Ansible) • Experience with a wide variety of technologies, and ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies quickly Desirable Skills: • Experience of SQL (MySQL/Oracle) and a good understanding of NoSQL Object Stores, e.g. ElasticSearch • Experience of writing RESTful web services Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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Digital Lead Technical Architect

Dstl
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£46,900-54,106
Fareham, England, United Kingdom

Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wilts, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, PO17 6AD Are you an experienced Technical Architect ready for a change? Dstl Digital is growing! Your new role will see you take responsibility of the design governance across the Dstl Digital Estate. You will work at a strategic level to influence, and contribute to the overarching Digital direction. Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. As a leading architect, you will: Provide technical design solutions to problems appreciating the needs of customers, the business and risk. Be accountable of the governance and assurance of IT services across the estate. Provide leadership and mentoring to junior members of the team. Why join Digital? It's simple - the people, Dstl and the variety of work! You will join a team essential to the day-to-day running of Dstl who enables the delivery of our science and technology. You will go to work every day proud to contribute to the success of Dstl which ultimately saves lives. Leadership As a leader in Defence you will help shape, role model and bring to life the ‘One Defence' mindset that will enable us to deliver our vision and strategic objectives. Your leadership style must be inspiring, confident and empowering. Working at every level of our organisation to break down silos, unite teams and create a culture that is trusting, collaborative, innovative, diverse and inclusive. Enabling us to deliver with pace and agility through the skills, commitment and empowerment of our employees and military colleagues. Safety at Dstl You must appreciate and be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others; You will pro-actively support the development of safe working practices, champion their use with others, and promote the welfare of self and others; You will share best practice and report any unsafe practices to support and enable a learning culture. You are empowered to stop work where you feel it is unsafe. About you: You will be an established architect working within ITIL. You will have worked within a governance/assurance role. You will be an effective communicator, leader and problem solver. You will have experience in writing architectural strategy, policy, processes as well as writing and reviewing technical design documentation. A full list of the experience required and accountabilities is available on the job profile attached to CS Jobs. Important Information Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. If you are a current Dstl employee you must ensure your line manager is aware of your application and the potential situation regarding release dates, if successful and a start date is not agreed it could result in the job offer being withdrawn. ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) certification or IT4IT certification We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Dstl's full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms. Pension Alongside your salary Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes a minimum of £12,663 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides This vacancy is using , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team and we will do all we can to support you. Sifting will take place week commencing the 27th January 2025 with interviews to be arranged from the 24th February 2025 Interviews will consist of a combined technical & behavioural based interview Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is . .People working with government assets must complete checks.Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.The sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's .The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the and the .

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PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£55k-60k
London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description About the Job PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer Our Client is a specialist digital company with offices in the City London. They are looking to recruit a PHP Technical Architect Developer You must have at least 5 years software development using PHP at a senior level. Skill must include designing complex applications at a senior level as a Technical Architect using PHP and My SQL on a Linux platform. The role will involve writing specifications and working alongside the project managers with various projects. The salary will be in the region of £55,000 rising to £60,000 p.a. for truly exceptional candidates, Plus a generous \"on-call\" allowance and Bonus scheme. The Client is based in City London. Please send your CV to Click here to contact this recruiter in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.

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Technical Architect for Content Management System CMS- Canary Wharf

Nexus Jobs Limited
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London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description We urgently require a Technical Architect with at upwards of 5 to 10 years expertise in working on CMS systems as a Technical Lead . Must have a proven track record of working on complex content management systems as a Technical Architect. Experience of designing and integrating content management systems and solutions. Define technology requirements. Lead the selection of technology with vendors. Design and build integrations. Responsible for building and leading large development teams. Good at Agile methodologies. Client facing analysis platform. Structured data. Component Content Management Must have the ability to work with personnel at all levels with excellent communication skills. This is a 6 month assignment based in Canary Wharf in the Docklands. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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Technical Architect for Content Management System CMS- Canary Wharf

Nexus Jobs Limited
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Telehouse Docklands Campus, England, United Kingdom

Job Description We urgently require a Technical Architect with at upwards of 5 to 10 years expertise in working on CMS systems as a Technical Lead . Must have a proven track record of working on complex content management systems as a Technical Architect. Experience of designing and integrating content management systems and solutions. Define technology requirements. Lead the selection of technology with vendors. Design and build integrations. Responsible for building and leading large development teams. Good at Agile methodologies. Client facing analysis platform. Structured data. Component Content Management Must have the ability to work with personnel at all levels with excellent communication skills. This is a 6 month assignment based in Canary Wharf in the Docklands. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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Technical Architect for Content Management System CMS- Canary Wharf, London

Nexus Jobs Limited
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Telehouse Docklands Campus, England, United Kingdom

Job Description Technical Architect for Content Management System CMS - Canary Wharf, London We urgently require a Technical Architect with at upwards of 5 to 10 years expertise in working on CMS systems as a Technical Lead . Must have a proven track record of working on complex content management systems as a Technical Architect. Experience of designing and integrating content management systems and solutions. Define technology requirements. Lead the selection of technology with vendors. Design and build integrations. Responsible for building and leading large development teams. Good at Agile methodologies. Client facing analysis platform. Structured data. Component Content Management Must have the ability to work with personnel at all levels with excellent communication skills. This is a 6 month assignment based in Canary Wharf in the Docklands, London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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Senior PHP SQL Technical Architect- City London

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£55k-65k
London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description MONEX0303 Senior PHP SQL Technical Architect - City London About the Job Senior PHP Software Developer - City London The ideal candidate will have sound 5 to 10 years proven commercial experience with developing software with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience of working on a Linux server with good experience of database optimisation and caching technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish. Will also need to be comfortable working with back-end business logic and have experience of best-practice front-end development, using jQuery. Based in Central London you will be working on the development of a high-end, scalable e-commerce retail platform. What You Need to bring to the table for this position: At Least 5+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimization LAMP Linux MVC, ORM HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish Ability to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Sense of humour please Advantageous But Not a Must: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Competitive Salary Career Growth and Financial Stability Excellent Benefits: Opportunity to work up to 3 days a week from home The salary for this role will be in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

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Technical Infrastructure Architect

CGI
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Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom

Technical Infrastructure Architect Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the project, all applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (DV) level Your future duties and responsibilities We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our team and play a key role. Contributing to the success of our projects by ensuring that solutions meet client needs, align with infrastructure standards, and fit within the broader system architecture. In this role, you'll review infrastructure and software designs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive forward pragmatic solutions within the SAFe Agile framework. The core system is a bespoke, in-house solution, alongside other customised applications designed to support our client's unique requirements. Responsibilities: • Engage with client personnel to understand challenges, support the CGI response, and build effective solutions. • Collaborate with each Agile team's Architect, reviewing and refining proposed solutions to ensure they meet both client needs and technical standards. • Produce and review detailed design documentation, including High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs) as well as build and test documentation. • Review design, test, and implementation plans as directed, ensuring solutions align with broader project goals and infrastructure standards. • Partner with Infrastructure Engineers on upcoming changes, overseeing the process to align with project objectives. • Take ownership of project deliverables and engage across teams to ensure goals are met. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Essential: • Technical Documentation: Proficient in creating and reviewing clear, detailed technical documentation. • Enterprise Systems Experience: Proven experience with large-scale, enterprise systems. • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a dispersed team environment. • Problem Solving: Demonstrates strong analytical skills, with a willingness to challenge and propose alternative solutions. Desirable: • Business Analysis Skills: Experience gathering requirements and interpreting business needs. • RAID Log Management: Ability to maintain and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) logs. • Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with infrastructure elements (firewalls, switches, SANs, load balancers, etc.). • SQL Proficiency: Experience with SQL, preferably SQL Server. • Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with SANs, McAfee, NetBackup, WSUS, and general platform technologies. • Windows and Active Directory: Competence with Windows environments and Active Directory management. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has a background in Systems Analysis, with broad technical expertise in both infrastructure and software. You bring a solutions-oriented approach, are comfortable working across technical and business domains, and can communicate effectively with both clients and technical teams. While hands-on work is part of your background, your focus will be on reviewing, guiding, and ensuring delivery meets expectations. Work Environment: You'll need to live within commuting distance of our designated offices (Leatherhead, Bridgend, or Reading) and attend in-office 2-3 days per week. We offer a supportive environment with a mix of legacy and modern technologies, where your pragmatic approach to technology and solutions will be valued. If you're a collaborative, technically proficient professional ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. #LI-SB2 Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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Technical Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£55k-60k
London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

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Technical Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£55k-60k
London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

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Architects (Enterprise, Solution & Technical)

CGI
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United Kingdom

Architects (Enterprise, Solution & Technical) Position Description Locations: Gloucester, Bristol, Chippenham, Reading, London, Leatherhead, Leicester, Manchester CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. We are looking for experienced architects to support solutions developed with our customers. You will be joining an existing architecture team, working on innovation projects across the space and defence domains. Your future duties and responsibilities Solution Architects: You will be responsible for analysis of requirements to determine, assess and select the best solution and technology options for our clients. Day to day you will provide leadership for the delivery of the solution and provide guidance to our clients to ensure value is realised for their objectives whilst creating hands-on insight for complex solution options working alongside our development teams. You will also identify emerging risk and cost issues or opportunities and formulate responsive strategies and work with our Agile delivery teams, providing guidance, standards and constraints to ensure the objectives and quality standards of our clients are met. Technical Architects: You will leverage your technical expertise, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with project goals to establish a high-performing and future-ready IT environment. Your technical acumen and strategic vision will be key to achieving success. Enterprise Architects: You will be responsible for defining and controlling the solution and system architecture (including models, decisions, validation, evolution, and delivery support), working with the customer and any subcontractors to identify, trade-off and design the overall architecture. You will also assist with the overall strategy and business chase activities, working with multiple stakeholders as well as creating high level artefacts to be delivered to the customer. Our architects work hand-in-hand with our clients teams, fostering synergy, knowledge-sharing and dynamic problem-solving. Take a leap towards architectural excellence and help us build a future that's secure and scalable. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You will have extensive experience in Enterprise, Solution or Technical architecture and have a skillset which aligns to one of the below: Ø Cloud (AWS, Azure) Ø Software Solutions (Java, C#, Python) Ø Infrastructure (Server, Storage, Networking) Ø System (Integration/Migration) Ø Data Desirable: Background within Space or Defence domains. All successful applicants must hold, or be eligible & willing to obtain, UK SC clearance with the view to progressing to higher level clearance if required. #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Technical Architect

What is the role of a Technical Architect

The technical architect is a professional whose mission consists of establishing the technical architecture of operating systems. They are required to solve several complex problems, but their role doesn't stop there. Indeed, after having defined and designed a technical architecture, they must carry out constant monitoring to evaluate their work, but also make necessary corrections.

How much does a Technical Architect charge

As a freelancer, the technical architect can expect compensation commensurate with their qualifications and years of experience. The daily rate for a technical architect varies between 550 and 750 euros/day. The scope and duration of projects can also affect this average daily rate. The salary of a technical architect averages £40K per year.

What is the definition of a Technical Architect

The technical architect is the guarantor of security and evolution of various IT resources within a company or larger entity. As IT systems are complex and constantly evolving, the technical architect must be able to adapt quickly and propose solutions. For this, they must also develop and sharpen their sense of curiosity. Even if they work for a company, the technical architect must be able to put forward their ideas. They must also be able to get them accepted, and for this, persuasion skills are necessary. Companies generally hire as technical architects project managers who have several years of experience and achievements to their credit. This means that the professional is not only called upon to work alone. They may be entrusted with a team that they will have to lead on various IT missions or other tasks.

What type of mission can a Technical Architect handle

The technical architect's first mission, once in contact with the client, is to assess their needs. Subsequently, they perform an in-depth analysis of the technical systems architecture to meet the specifics of this need. For this, the freelance technical architect conducts various audits that will involve one or several departments of their client's company. Once all these steps are completed, they can now establish a detailed specification document and submit it to the client. The technical architect's missions go further since they also conduct an assessment of components and can also provide advice regarding technical equipment. Moreover, even after finding solutions for the company, they work to measure the risks and impacts of the measures they have proposed. They may also be called upon to moderate a team of developers on missions related to computer systems.

What are the main skills of a Technical Architect

Working as a technical architect requires several skills. First, they must know the IT strategy inside out as well as several other concepts. The technical architect masters IT development tools and methods related to architecture but also certain software and applications. Their role is also to build, in turn, applications or technical designs that can address certain issues. Since they are called upon to work on several projects, they must be able to demonstrate discernment, innovation and creativity. A perfect mastery of the IT universe is essential is essential to succeed in their missions.

What is the ideal profile for a Technical Architect

To work as a technical architect, you must hold a Professional Qualification Certificate as a Technical Architect. However, it's not just limited to the diploma since this expert is called upon to use other skills depending on the missions assigned to them. For example, they have perfect mastery of computer systems modeling and all other related actions. The technical architect also has in-depth knowledge of operating systems and security standards related to their profession. Moreover, they must demonstrate great adaptability which they will put at the service of their employer. The technical architect can also perform tasks such as report writing, handling calls for tenders, etc. For this, an acceptable command of English is essential.
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