IT Solutions Architect

Job Description

Location: Home BasedSalary: Up to £72,000 per annumContract: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours, Monday-FridayAre you looking for an opportunity to play a key role in the Technology team responsible for designing, implementing, and transforming multi-platform services for a FTSE 250 business Want to become a key member of the technology team in supporting the businessto design solutions that deliver business value If so, please read on!You’ll have a passion for technology and how it can be used to drive business value in an ever-changing cloud-first world. You’ll also be working in a fast-paced environment to understand business requirements for technical solutions, having previously workedwith like-minded technical, application and data architects to propose value solution propositions that deliver business benefits. With our roadmaps changing the foundations for services over the next three to five years this will be an exciting time.Ourjourney is going to be challenging and at times chaotic, but we’re determined to get there and believe in the journey. If this sounds like the next step you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.What will you doAs the Solution Architect your primary focus will be to design solutions for the Redde Northgate group businesses using the Group Architecture building blocks. Key to this role is working with the business to understand the requirements for a technologysolution, calling on other areas (such as Business Partners, Portfolio, Applications, Data and Security) to ensure that a proposed solution meets the requirements and can be executed upon by an IT Project Manager.You’ll technically lead assigned projects, and provide infrastructure designs for business solutions delivered through change services. You will also have a broad understanding of technology areas and be able to articulate these at a business level and workclosely with other technology peers within the architect and engineering space to ensure solutions deliver business value.What’s in it for youSalary- Up to £72,000 per annum, reflecting your experience and specialist knowledge.Annual leave- 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and we’ll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday!Pension- 5% Employer Contributions.Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits Appoffering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few).Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app.Motoring Benefits- access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire.Professional Development - We have partnered with Pluralsight to offer you the most relevant content authored by industry expert, giving you access to thousands of courses, skills test and learning paths.About you

• 3-5 years+ demonstrable experience of working in a solution and design function for a large and complex business group, comprising multiple technology disciplines.
• Ability to produce articulate and accurate proposals and recommendations.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build excellent relationships with businesses and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office 365 cloud services, Identity Services and Security platforms.

About usRedde Northgate is the leading integrated mobility solutions platform providing services across the vehicle lifecycle through our broad mix of operating companies. We support our customers through a network and diversified fleet of over 125,000 owned andleased vehicles, together with over 600,000 managed vehicles. Today we are made up of 6,700 colleagues across 175 sites throughout the UK, Ireland, and Spain, and continue to grow. Our Group IT team are at the heart of our business and key to our success.Be part of our futureIf you think this sounds like a great next step in your career we would love to hear from you. Apply today!