Enterprise & Solutions Architect - FTC - 12 months (London or Northampton)

About Sage Homes

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.

Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England, and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.

We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise and Solutions Architect to join our team. This role combines the responsibilities of both an Enterprise Architect and a Solutions Architect, focusing on designing and implementing robust and scalable solutions that align with our strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise architecture, with a strong background in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Experience in the housing association industry is highly desirable.

This role can be located in either our Northampton or London office with hybrid working arrangements of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Design and implement technical solutions that meet business requirements, leveraging Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and standards.
• Manage architectural dependencies and ensure seamless integration of various systems and applications.
• Conduct regular assessments of the current architecture, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture solutions register, tracking key details for each solution, such as suitability, contract duration, costs, and overlap with other solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the organisation.

About you

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex technical solutions.
• Excellent understanding of architectural frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (both written and verbal).
• Experience in the housing association industry is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TOGAF or other relevant architecture certification.
• Experience with other Microsoft technologies and platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, data management, and cybersecurity principles.

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

About the culture

We truly care about the outcomes we deliver; creating safe and environmentally friendly places for people to flourish. And we're curious, passionate and inventive in the way we create social change.

Sage is a fast-paced and supportive environment where ambitious and proactive employees thrive. People are empowered to use their pioneering efforts to grow themselves and our business.

We are proudly committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where the diversity of our people and their ideas are truly valued and we love to see applicants from diverse backgrounds and different walks of life.