Solution Architect

We are currently working with an NHS Trust in London who are seeking a Solution Architect on a daily rate of £500pd for 6 months initially. In this contract role, you'll have the opportunity to lead the end-to-end architecture and solution design for crucial projects, including a Call Log project and IT Asset Management projects, at the forefront of the NHS. Requirements:

• Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) that align with business goals, technical standards, and data centre best practices.
• Drive the transformation of the existing environment to a fully resilient, incorporating redundancy, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Design and support integration of the current ITAM platform (Marval) with several 3rd parties (Apple, Procloud and Lapsafe) networking, security, and monitoring systems, ensuring full compliance with organisational and industry standards.
• Document architecture, configurations, and deployment plans, and participate in change control and governance processes.
• Work with vendors and third-party providers to procure and implement server and storage solutions

Experience:

• Proven experience in leading end-to-end architecture and solution design for complex projects
• Proficiency in software, hardware, storage, and supporting infrastructure design and implementation
• Strong understanding of the healthcare sector and its unique technology requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Passion for driving continuous improvement and delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Certified Solution Architect or equivalent certification
• Extensive experience in the healthcare or public sector, preferably with the NHS