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Solution Architect
October 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Solution Architect
Location: Flexible on location with agile/hybrid working
Business Unit: Kier Group Services
Contract: Full time, Permanent. Able to consider part time working and job share.
Kier Group is more than a leading construction, property, residential and services group. We're the people who shape the world - continually creating innovations in Regional Build, Highways, Utilities and Infrastructure, across 21 market sectors. What does that mean for you as an ambitious Solution Architect? It means you can influence and inspire in a collaborative culture built on a team of teams and many different skillsets - with a people function that's driving our development and helping us reimagine tomorrow, across the UK.
We are currently recruiting for a Solution Architect to work closely with the business and IT stakeholders in support of our enterprise goals.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you'll provide governance to ensure the change initiatives align to Kier's Architectural principles and contribute to the application architecture. You'll also assist in the creation of technology roadmaps and identify best practice initiatives for solution architecture. You'll be tasked with working on complex projects, consulting with stakeholders on new requirements and identifying IT solutions that enable the business to operate effectively and efficiently. You'll work closely with our 3rd part delivery partners to ensure end to end business services are optimised, automated and affordable.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who can work in a multi solution, multi cloud environment with associated integration capabilities. A strong understanding of Microsoft technologies (Dynamics 365, O365 and Azure services), SaaS and COTS package implementations are a must. You'll have good knowledge of architectural design and business/operating models and be aware of emerging technologies to support working as part of a growing and fast-paced architectural function.
Find out more here about the great rewards and benefits we offer our employees.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look here to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 2nd December 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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