Equans is looking for an IT Solution Architect – Applications and Integrations to join our team in Newcastle or Bevis Mark’s offices on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role is full‑time at 37.5 hours per week and offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.
Responsibilities
- You will work with teams across Applications, Integration, Data and Infrastructure.
- Architecture designs must be aligned to EQUANS UK and EQUANS Group technical strategy, principles, and standards.
- You will work closely with members of the Architecture practice including Business Architecture & Business Analysis and other domain Solution Architects to align on architecture approach and solution options.
- Participate in Architecture and Governance Forums to ensure reviews are carried out for all architecture and design activities.
- Be accountable for the delivery of high‑quality architecture artefacts which clearly explain the technical strategy and rationale.
- Lead and facilitate requirements gathering and solution workshops with stakeholders from functional/technical subject matter experts as part of the Discovery, Assessment & Design and Planning phases.
- Communicate progress of issues, risks and findings from your work in appropriate documents and tailor the level of detail depending on audience.
Domain Experience
- Proven experience in application integrations as a Solution Architect or similar role.
- Experience in architecting and implementing complex integration technology solutions.
- Domain knowledge in the applications space, ideally with an understanding of Computer Aided Facilities Management, including business processes, policies and compliance requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
- Clear understanding and application of business processes to technical solutions and designs.
- Strong technical skills, with expertise in API and other integration technologies including message queues, middleware and API Management products.
- Proven experience reviewing new product implementation, reasons and rationale for adoption, and review of platform technical and functional controls.
- Expertise in API design and development using middleware products such as MuleSoft and IBM ACE.
- Experience with API Gateway technologies (Axway, IBM APIC) and batch processing (Axway MFT).
- Proficiency in SAP BTP & CPI, API design patterns, and adherence to best practices and standards.
- Knowledge of batch data transfer methods including IDocs, ETL tools, and middleware integration.
- Skilled in creating architecture diagrams and visualisations using Draw.io and SAP LeanIX.
- Strong understanding of data transformation, orchestration, and ETL processes.
- Experience designing solutions with robust security controls, encryption, API security standards such as OAuth and SSL/TLS.
- Ability to understand and manage business stakeholder relationships, their needs, priorities and drivers.
- Ability to break down problems to identify constituent parts and develop an approach.
- Competent at clearly articulating technical and non‑technical solutions and designs to a variety of audiences.
- Visual modelling skills – translate complex ideas into straightforward outputs; experience managing architecture artefacts in LeanIX is desirable.
- Facilitation techniques to manage stakeholders at all levels in meetings/workshops and to accurately record agreed outcomes and follow‑up.
- Negotiation and influencing skills to progress actions/issues and gain agreement/sign‑off of deliverables.
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to listen, question and interpret stakeholder requirements and build ongoing relationships.
- Certifications desirable – SOA Integration Professional, TOGAF or other architecture certifications.
Reporting
This role reports into the Principal Solution Architect and Architecture Practice Manager at EQUANS UK.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package.
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
- Life cover equivalent to 3× annual salary.
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
- Broad range of learning opportunities: professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalized support programmes.
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
- Access to employee networks: AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app.
Right to Work and Relocation
You must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation is not offered for this role and certain roles may require a Disclosure check.
Equality and Diversity
As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.
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