Solution Architect

Job Description

We are looking for Solution Architects who are passionate about using their IT knowledge and experience to make a real difference to our world, working with some of the biggest public and private sector organisations in the UK. We offera great salary package and are flexible about where you work (within the UK).The Solution Architect rolePart of our collaborative and supportive Professional Services team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering a wide range of technical solutions for our customers. Working with the latest geospatial and enterprise technologies, you will alsoprovide leadership and mentoring to other technical staff and contribute to the broader technical strategy within our business.Working across a range of projects and market sectors, your key responsibilities as a Solution Architect would be to:

• Understand our customers and their business: Talk to our customers, become familiar with their key business processes, understand how Esri technology can help them be more successful
• Technical Design: Use your experience in the implementation of Enterprise IT and platform architectures to design and deliver solutions based on the latest cloud patterns. Ensure solutions are delivered in a secure, scalable, and commerciallyviable way
• Identify Opportunities: Help our Customer Success Managers to identify new opportunities where geospatial technology, data and workflows can add value to our customers businesses
• Innovate: Work with the latest technology to deliver innovative projects and explore key technology trends such as IOT and real-time GIS, big data analytics, geodesign, AI/ML, 3D, and digital twins
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to other technical staff on designing and implementing a range of solutions spanning applications, data, and enterprise systems

What we are looking for in a Solution Architect:Previous experience of working with ArcGIS is not essential for this role, but you will need to demonstrate a strong track-record of successfully engaging with customers and significant, hands-on experience in the design, configuration, and deployment ofEnterprise systems.This would be a great next step in your career if you:

• Have a broad and deep knowledge of technologydatabases, web, applications, integration, software engineering, networks, clouds such as AWS or Azure, disaster recovery and high availability systems
• Have already used GIS technologies and geospatial data on several projects
• Are comfortable with REST APIs and designing solutions that use them
• Understand cybersecurity principles and practices, and have a working knowledge of firewalls, zero-trust, SAML
• Are familiar with automation, Azure DevOps, Notebooks and Serverless
• Can talk comfortably with developers working with a range of different languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Can build senior relationships, engage effectively with key stakeholders, excellent communication and business analysis skills, an ability to identify and develop business opportunities and be able to motivate and develop others.

Benefits of joining us as a Solution Architect:Esri UK is a thriving and inclusive workplace. We take pride in our culture and recognise the value our people bring. We believe in creating a balanced and flexible work/life environment and invest in learning and development at all stages of your career.We believe on promoting from within and offer long term career opportunity in a successful, growing business. In addition, we offer: -

• A good basic salary
• A generous company bonus scheme paying up to 20% per annum
• Pension, Vitality healthcare scheme, gym contribution, cycle to work scheme. We believe as a company that we should give back wherever we can and therefore also offer volunteering opportunities, including MapAction.
• Flexible workingWe offer flexibility around location. You can opt for home-based working, or office based in either Edinburgh, Aylesbury of Cambridge. There is also an opportunity to work a mix of both. We work virtual-first with mostof our customers, however some travel to customer sites and Esri UK offices will be required.

Application deadline:Monday 27th JuneClick apply today to join our collaborative team as aSolution Architect. Please include your CV and covering letter, detailing your salary expectations.Esri UK is an equal opportunity employer - we recognise the importance and value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and the benefits that this can bring to both our employees and our customers.NO agencies please