Lead Solution Architect - Progress Openedge

Lead Solution Architect - OpenEdge

Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Lead Solution Architect with excellent knowledge of OpenEdge technology, D365 and Power Platform.

Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently).

The Role

As the Lead Solution Architect you will be responsible for leading the design and development of innovative solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop solutions that are cost-effective, secure and scalable. You 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. The Lead Solution Architect will also be responsible for providing technical guidance and mentoring to the development team.

The Responsibilities

• Design and review solutions utilizing OpenEdge, D365 and Power Platform.
• Establish governance and principles on the project level.
• Produce conceptual and logical architectures to meet strategic business, financial, and technology objectives through documentation of systems, architectures, process flows, and value-chains.
• Support 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.
• Promote cooperation and facilitate coordination of all technical and non-technical streams within a programme to achieve the successful delivery of an integrated solution.
• Support the Project/Programme Manager/Director in understanding risks, dependencies and issues that exist and the impact that these may have on the project/programme.

The Requirements

• 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.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading Software Solutions team, please apply now.