Senior Solution Architect

Senior Solution Architect

Salary: Up To £67,122

Location: Cardiff (x2 day per week)

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than £840 million to protect the environment.

Role Overview:

You will lead the use of Microsoft platforms and solutions within the organization, ensuring alignment with business needs and future growth. Your responsibilities will include identifying industry best practices for Microsoft technologies, overseeing the application architecture, and keeping up-to-date with technological advancements and emerging trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and integration of Microsoft platforms and solutions across internal teams and business departments.
• Ensure the investment in Microsoft technologies aligns with future business requirements and service delivery demands.
• Design and implement best practices for Microsoft architecture and solutions, with a focus on the water utility sector.
• Stay informed about updates to Microsoft technologies and industry trends, working with vendors to evaluate new applications.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to provide consultancy and technical solutions that meet business needs.

Internal Stakeholders:

• Collaboration Centre leads, Technical delivery leads, Product owners, Test Leads, Test automation engineers
• Business Analysts, Lead Developers, Solution Specialists, Application Analysts
• Business change and training teams
• ITS Service Team, Cyber Security Team, Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

External Stakeholders:

• Utility companies, vendors, suppliers, and delivery partners

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Solution Architecture with Microsoft platforms, ideally in a comparable industry or sector.
• Expertise in advising on business solutions that align with architectural requirements.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Systems Architecture and emerging technology trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, colleagues, and third parties to develop and deliver technical solutions.
• Knowledge of new and emerging Microsoft technologies and industry best practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and annual bonus potential.
• 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.
• Enhanced pension contributions (up to 11% employer contribution).
• Free mortgage brokering services and enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Access to training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities for career growth.
• Discounts on gym memberships, shopping, and other services.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, car leasing options, and free on-site parking.
• Health cashback scheme and online GP service access.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.

Think this one's for you?

If you think this Senior Solution Architect opportunity is for you then apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.