Solution Architect (DATA)

Mar 14, 2025
Warrington
Full Time
The Huntsman Group
Not Disclosed
Skills
Business Process • VMware • Cloud • HTML5 • Windows • Project managements • AWS • Infrastructure • Web Services • JQuery • Java • Computer Engineering • Solutions design • Technical Solutions • Analytics
The Role
Business Process • VMware • Cloud • HTML5 • Windows • Project managements • AWS • Infrastructure • Web Services • JQuery • Java • Computer Engineering • Solutions design • Technical Solutions • Analytics

This is a remote position.

A fantastic opportunity to join one of my favourite clients in their growing team as a Solution Architect (Data).

Background
Our client is an innovative nuclear organisation, with an ambitious roadmap for using technology to help their business deliver better outcomes. With this in mind we have some exciting opportunities for a Solution Architect (Data) to join within the Technology & Digital Change (T&DC) team who are responsible for all Technology, Digital Change, Cyber Security and Information Assurance . Operating a hybrid infrastructure they continue to lead the way in maximising the use of cloud technology in the nuclear industry. As a Solutions Architect you will predominantly work with their customers to understand their needs and create appropriate solutions for delivery.

Known for priding themselves on an inclusive culture and always working hard to be an employer of choice whilst working in a professional but also relaxed environment they encourage personal development and support agile working.

Joining them is just the first step towards many more exciting opportunities in your career.

ENJOY THE REWARDS
Understanding that your career is important our clients are please to offer a comprehensive package including the below
Based: Warrington/Remote with some national travel which will be covered.
Permanent role - Remote working
Flexible working!
39 hours per week
SC clearance - to be obtained

Salary:NEG DOEper annum Up to £55K with guaranteed 2.5% pay rise April next year.
Company bonus:This is published each year and was circa £1800 this year
Personal Bonus:Up to 5% of your salary which you will receive after year end (April- June)
Holiday:25.5 days + 4 additional days for Christmas shutdown (varies each year depending on when Christmas Day falls) + bank holidays

Pension:
You have two options to choose from when you receive your contract
15% employer contribution / 5% from employee
10% employer contribution / 0% from employee

Life assurance- 3 x basic salary for death in service

Your Main Responsibilities
  • Accountable for understanding the business requirements / processes, available information, and data structures, anddesigning information presentation / analysis solutions for business benefits.
  • Define Data Architecture, including the production of Road Maps and Target State Architectures, ensuring technicalsolutions developed aligns with IT strategy and technology direction.
  • Responsible for facilitating business and technical workshops, deriving business and technical requirements, andcreating business process maps and user stories as required.
  • Responsible for the architecture of Databases, Data Warehouses and Reporting Platforms for Azure.
  • Act as the technical Design Authority on behalf of the Head of Architecture for all approved solutions that are to bedelivered.
  • Evangelist for good data management and informed decision making. Balance business needs within the technical andcyber security challenges.
  • Undertake solution assessments and fit-gap analysis.
  • Produce high level designs, diagrams, and blueprints; and be able to communicate/explain it to various stakeholders.
  • Work closely with project delivery team and support to resolve technical issues as required.
  • Analyse risk and impact of technology solution on organisation and communicate it.
  • Decision maker for reporting and dashboarding with the capability to design and deliver MI and BI.
  • Work closely with business information analysis team and provide necessary support, tools and guidance
Essential Criteria for Solution Architect:
  • Eligibility for security clearance to SC and be a UK national
  • Preferably, have previously led the end-to-end design of a data platform from vision setting,defining the target state, and producing a roadmap for delivery.
  • Cloud data architecture skills using a top tier cloud services vendor e.g. Azure. Experience ofproducing highly effective designs able to cope with legacy systems and technologies.
  • Demonstrable experience of similar position/role or working within established architecturepractice. Developed enterprise level solution design and delivered it accordingly using suitabletechnologies, adopting appropriate standards and governance.
  • Experience and knowledge of all data structures and designs, e.g. data lakes, ODS, sql and no-sql, structured and unstructured data.
  • Produce quality documentation and visual design skills (such as high-level designs). Clearunderstanding of how to design for high levels of data privacy and security.
  • Proven knowledge and experience with ETL tooling, reporting services and data warehouses.
  • Exposure to and understanding of Master Data Management.
  • Experienced in hybrid environments combining on premise, private and public cloud.
  • Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity,employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years worth of UK residency).


Desirable Criteria for Solution Architect (Data):
  • Demonstrable experience in information technology sector (such as an architecture role,technical analyst, application development, network, or infrastructure engineering etc).
  • Good understanding of solution architecture, and certification (or working towards) industrystandards like Enterprise and Solutions Architect, ITIL, Cloud Architecture Technical architectetc.
  • Experience of ERP systems, integration and data architecture is desirable.
  • Articulate, clear and concise communicator, with good presentation skills.
  • Ability to grasp new concept quickly, learn it and work in an agile manner independently.
  • Knowledge and experience to recommend, adopt, customise, and apply industry standards andframeworks for technology architecture, business change and transformation.
  • Experience of working in accredited / regulated environments and required documentation, withknowledge of balancing business benefit with technology risk.
  • Be self-motivated, proactive and customer focused with excellent organisational skills.
  • Some experience with coding, e.g. Python, within a data context; knowledge of IntegrationArchitecture designs, Data Analytics and Big Data skills.
  • Awareness and understanding of the benefits of Infrastructure as Code.
  • Awareness of Software Development practices, tools and techniques, e.g. version control,CI/CD.
  • Work in an agile way: role will require a combination of business analysis, technical leadershipduring the solutioning phase, research and development and designing solutions.
  • Be familiar with current and future data capability / information management trends and be ableto demonstrate successful application to solve real world business problems.
  • Degree in IT or engineering related subjects with relevant technology certification /accreditations.

Our client is a Government-owned company run on a commercial basis, providing expert advice and technical services to thenuclear industry and to government.


Our Vision:world-leading nuclear expertise and innovative solutions

Our Purpose:to serve the national interest and create value for our customers, by pushing the boundaries of science, technology and innovation.

We need talented people to support us in fulfilling our purpose and moving us towards our vision.

About The Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, our client is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Their unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes them an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

They work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large asdeveloping state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials!

With a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where our client aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. They want you and the diverse mix of people that they employ, customers that they service and stakeholders that they influence to feel valued. They really do encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Sound like a challenge you d like to take on?

Next Steps

To Learn more please forward a fullup to date Cv along with availability to interview/start and salary expectations for initial feedback and a confidential chat!

Ilookforward to talking!

AGY

Solution Architect (DATA)