Description
The Opportunity:
Working within the Enterprise Architecture Team, the purpose of this role is to design and implement solutions that meet business needs. To be responsible for solutions end to end across all architectural domains. To contribute towards architecture maturity by challenging the status quo.
Facilitating the implementation of all architectures through the various IT teams and technology partners. These IT Architectures must support the overall Ashurst business strategy.
We are a global team of architects with, enterprise, solutions and domain specific architects (cloud, integration, security, network, business etc)
If you want to join a maturing team where your voice can be heard, where you can make a difference with solutions that do have enterprise wide impact, Ashurst EA is the place for you.
Ashurst is transforming its target operating model and the way it delivers essential business services in support of the employee and client lifecycles - making it easier to do business with and (and within) Ashurst.
We are seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join our team and contribute to the implementation of innovative solutions for implementation of our firms strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role with an infrastructure background. You will also have a solid background in solutions architecture working across all domains, with a focus on the user experience. You will collaborate with clients both technical and business orientated to define requirements, create architectural designs, and oversee the successful implementation of solutions. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Solve business problems with solutions that meet requirements. Including, but not limited too: networking, compute and storage, audio and visual, office focused solutions like printing and security
- Full design/deployment end to end internally and working with technology partners to design and deliver solutions
- Identify and evaluate alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability.
- Provide technical guidance and governance on solution development and integration. Evaluates requests for changes and deviations from specifications and recommends actions
This is a full-time, 12 month FTC role based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working.
More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site
About you:
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience with infrastructure, office moves and technology refreshes, with a focus on the Microsoft stack
- Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF or other) and experience/understanding of modelling within an enterprise architecture tool. Ideally OrbusInfinity (this can be taught)
- Demonstrable experience in design, governance, implementation and other architecture related activities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including active listening
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
- competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- flexible working;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
