Solution Architect - Hybrid Working

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. The Information Technology Office (ITO) team within the Francis Crick Institute is responsible for the design, implementation and operation of IT services which manage the running of the institute, along with the publication and library services provided to scientists. Within this team, this role will be responsible for the design of new services for a variety of different projects within the Crick, relating to Enterprise Resource Planning, Service Management, Data exploitation, Talent acquisition and management, and more. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will be working with business analysts reviewing requirements and translating them into solution designs. You will be working on multiple and different projects and business domains, collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders from across the organisation. If you have a background as a developer and experience developing programming concepts, working with CI/CD pipelines and coding best practices, as well as cloud ecosystems, this may be a great opportunity for you to join the team. As a Senior Solution Architect at the Crick, you will: ~ Translate solution requirements into high level end-to-end solution designs across delivery projects. ~ Create compliant and robust solution architectures aligned with business and legal requirements, as well as policy. ~ Proposals for introduction of new services, or transformation of existing ones, to meet the strategic objectives of the Crick. ~ Support the Development teams to develop, test and operate new enterprise software services. Degree level education, ideally in Computer Science or related STEM subject (or equivalent experience). ~ Experience working on IT/Software projects. ~ Demonstrable experience in hands-on software development, with previous experience as a developer. ~ Up to date knowledge of Coding standards and coding best practices. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are a Disability Confident: would like to apply by phone or post)please email: weronika.Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK ~ Generous Leave : 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. ~ Pension Scheme : Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. ~Occupational health services and mental health support programs. ~ Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. ~ Work-Life Balance : ~ Childcare support allowance. ~ Annual leave purchase options. ~ Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events. ~ Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. ~