A Technical Architect is required for our client based in Leeds for an initial 3-year fixed term contract. This is a hybrid positions, around 2 - 3 days on site (with some flexibility), therefore please only apply if you can commit to this.

Overview

• Produce expert technical designs of new and amended technology solutions, delivering detailed specifications setting out required changes for networks, hardware, databases, Middleware, and security
• Own the design creation of new or amended solutions, working closely with software developers to take a project from concept through to implementation readiness and transition to Live Services
• Design, implement and maintain the systems required for delivery the objectives of your function to support the organisation in achieving its vision.

Technical Duties

• Produce architectural system designs which are secure, resilient and consistent with the organisation's approved Technology Principles & Standards
• Undertake technical and non-technical requirements gathering activities
• Create proof of concepts to demonstrate solution viability
• Identify integration and technical architecture opportunities for each assignment
• Create and maintain highly detailed technical documentation for new systems, to enable teams to support, maintain and develop systems
• Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating services including Azure and other cloud virtualised infrastructure and on-premise implementations
• Configure, centrally manage and secure the organisation's server and endpoint services using Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Intune & Microsoft 365
• Configure and manage Microsoft SQL Server & Oracle databases
• Ensure Microsoft 365 services are configured to allow secure collaboration internally and externally

Experience

• Technical architecture knowledge with an ability to integrate complex systems; understands the concepts of how interfaces work and can use them to manage the flow of data.
• Experience of designing and delivering live systems that use Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure and Power BI, in a complex organisation.
• Comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Azure, networks, storage, security, backups, system troubleshooting and their life cycle management
• ITIL V3/V4 qualification, AZ-104, desirable: A good level of knowledge of relational database management systems, .NET framework, C# and web development technologies to a standard can be understood and contained in solution designs
• Microsoft Certified Professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Practical experience of successfully performing with a broad range of technologies.
• Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.

Benefits include but not limited to;

• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Metro travel card