Solution Architect- Solihull

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking several experienced Solution Architects for a key client in our global consultancy portfolio. This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential to extend, based on a hybrid working model in Solihull.

You will play a key role in supporting public sector and defence projects, working closely with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements and design effective IT solutions. This is a solid opportunity to work closely with clients and business representatives to understand their business needs and design solutions to tackle the IT need of each business or bid.

Key responsibilities: 

• Working with a (Senior) Technical Delivery Manager to understand the needs of business and produce designs & solutions for each work package
• Liaising with other IT professionals (e.g. Sector Leads, Standard Service Technical Leads) to architect and design solutions for business operations and bids
• Ensuring compliance with solution architectural design in the implementation of projects
• Providing architectural guidance and design leadership to the Technical Delivery team to ensure delivery is in line with the design
• Providing delivery execution support to the delivery team, supporting the change control process throughout the work package
• Explaining technical issues and IT solution strategies to non-technical stakeholders and other IT professionals as required in support of solutions
• Align with (Senior) Technical Delivery Managers and BUDPs to ensure that solution milestones are accomplished in accordance with the work package plan
• Completion of high (and some low level) designs to ensure timely completion of Technical Delivery work packages
• Ensuring that solution designs are in sync and aligned with business needs and support Sector Roadmaps
• Reviewing the proposal of vendors and suppliers to ensure that quality inputs are deliverable, aligned to Sector Roadmaps and compliant with standard services
• Describing the design of the solution in sufficient detail for work to be planned, discussed and clearly understood by the business users
• Describing the structure of solution to a business problem, which may include several applications and technologies

• The IT Solution Lead will have expertise in specific IT areas, experience covering Government outsourced opportunities and practical experience of their business requirements, whilst maintaining a knowledge of current and emerging IT technologies
• A degree in IT related discipline is required along with an understanding of modern IT Infrastructure, applications and Cloud based technologies
• You must be good at offering solutions to problems, along with being an analytical thinker and logical in approaching issues
• You will have effective communication skills that enables you to convey complex technical details to clients in a straightforward manner
• You will have up-to-date technologies exposure
• You will need to identify technical issues and design solutions to fix them, gathering and assimilating information
• Ability to adapt and prioritise
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions
• Ability to build from good relationships with clients/operational managers and colleagues
• Good knowledge of quality standards, legislation and best practice
•  Qualifications in Architectural principles

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.