Lead Solution Architect

Are you a seasoned Solution Architect with experience in OpenEdge and Dynamics 365 and looking for your next permanent role? Do you want to join a company that will offer development and training opportunities whilst working on a range of different projects?

Capita have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Solution Architect to join us on a permanent basis, working from home. The Lead Solution Architect is responsible for leading the design and development of innovative solutions to meet the needs of the business. They will work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop solutions that are cost-effective, secure and scalable. They will be responsible for the overall architecture of the solution, ensuring that it meets the business needs and is in line with industry best practices. They will also be responsible for leading the development team, ensuring that the solution is delivered on time and to the highest quality. The Lead Solution Architect will also be responsible for providing technical guidance and mentoring to the development team.

This role will require SC clearance. Therefore, successful candidates will need to be eligible for SC clearance.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and reviewing solutions utilising OpenEdge, D365 and Power Platform.
• Establishing governance and principles on the project level.
• Producing conceptual and logical architectures to meet strategic business, financial, and technology objectives through documentation of systems, architectures, process flows, and value-chains.
• Supporting bid and tender responses.
• Governance and design of a complete solution from inception through delivery to handover.
• Scoping, feasibility and definition ultimately leading solution design and configuration for the engagement.
• Promoting co-operation and facilitating coordination of all technical and non-technical streams within a programme to achieve the successful delivery of an integrated solution.
• Supporting the Project / Programme manager / Director in understanding risks, dependencies and issues that exist and the impact that these may have on the project / programme.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive Solution Architect experience.
• A background in Software development.
• Experience in OpenEdge Technology.
• Experience in CRM Dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, CRM, Cloud, databases and programming languages is advantageous.
• Be an excellent communicator and comfortable at explaining and presenting both solutions and rationale for decision making to a technical and non-technical audience via documentation and presentations.

About Capita Technology and Software Solutions:

Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) is a newly formed global shared service, responsible for delivering innovation and digital transformation for Capita's businesses and clients. We work collaboratively with Capita's divisions to shape the right digital technology solutions to help clients work differently, engage differently, sell differently and to be resilient to whatever next comes their way. We create innovative technology and software solutions for Capita's clients and businesses while ensuring secure, resilient and predictable service delivery. Technology and Software Solutions brings together 5000+ colleagues from across Capita into a single function to deliver world-class technology and software solutions for Capita's businesses and clients.

What's in it for you?

• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socializing, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
• Home based role.

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 43,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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Equal Opportunities:

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process, you'll be asked to share your personal characteristics and data with us. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.