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Technical Solutions Architect
Full time Role
Cardiff / Hybrid
£60 - 75K+
We’re looking for a dynamic Solutions Architect to strengthen our sales efforts in-line with our growth aspirations. Working closely with our Commercial and Sales leads you will assist with bid writing, partnering and generation of revenue activities.
Alongside supporting our sales efforts, you will work across delivery to support project activities, evolving our technical delivery and maturing our service offerings in-line with industry best practice.
This is a key senior role in a growing organisation with big ambitions. You'll bring your large-scale pre-sales experience to help win work, drive innovation, and ensure we consistently exceed client expectations while supporting Codiance’s broader growth strategy.
Duties and responsibilities
Essential
- Working with the sales team to triage suitable opportunities that align with Codiance capabilities.
- Help draft technical responses to opportunities identified by the sales team
- Develop a bank of model answers to expedite submission of opportunities
- Assist with the development and delivery of client pitches.
- Working with the project manager and Operations Director to lead on client projects, providing technical expertise
- Deliver solutions that provide maximum benefit and value to the client, meeting or exceed their expectations.
- Provide Architecture guidance to ensure the design and delivery of effective solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients, through understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that add value.
- Promote Codiance services and capabilities during client meetings, demonstrating expertise.
- Contribute to the preparation of bid documents and proposals where necessary.
- Seek out and take the lead on projects that drive business improvements and operational efficiency.
- Actively seek opportunities for professional growth and support the development of junior team members.
- Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.
Technical competencies
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of area of architecture (enterprise or solutions)
- Working knowledge of Umbraco technologies useful
- Understands and demonstrably applies the principals of IT security in relation to architecture
- Extensive knowledge of .NET technologies
- Extensive knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS
Desirable
- At least 7 years experience working in pre-sales, delivery and live service environment in a technical capacity
- Working understanding of GDS principals and processes
- Understands the TOGAF principals, certified in a TOGAF stream or Microsoft Azure or AWS certified - preferred
Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable manner that fosters positive team dynamics and client relationships
- Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open- minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation
- Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation
- Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.
- Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.
- Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.
What we offer
- Codiance is an ambitious company and we offer a commitment to employee development and growth.
- Hybrid Working
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays
- Closed to clients over Christmas
- Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- New equipment
- A friendly experienced team
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