Solutions Architect

Day to day

• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into technology solutions presenting options to support decision making that consider both immediate needs and longer-term considerations
• Serve projects that are part of Operation and Supply Chain with a focus on data and system integration including D365 Mulesoft and SAP
• Describe structure characteristics behaviour and other aspects of software to stakeholders and articulate how features and functional and non-functional elements of solutions can or cannot meet business needs
• Ensure Technology solutions chosen are fit for purpose against business requirements
• Define govern and document technical solutions for Brakes business
• Document and maintain solution landscapes outlines and designs
• Attend Technical Design Authority Cyber Security reviews and Change Management Boards where required ensuring actions are addressed in a timely manner
• Work closely with solution architecture community to establish best practice tools techniques and frameworks for adoption
• Establish and adopt standardised design documentation
• Support SA community with coaching to improve overall capability
• Implement architecture process improvements based on feedback and lessons learnt from Technology team
• Ensure knowledge of application infrastructure and data related technological innovation opportunities is up to date
• Attend industry forums
• Research current and emerging technologies proposing changes where needed