Technology Architect
DMW Group, United Kingdom
Job Description
The Opportunity
You are a technologist at heart. Have you ever wondered what you could achieve at a consulting firm that likewise has technology at its heart? It’s not only about your knack for leading the technical design and delivery of modern technology architectures at our clients. It’s about the vision and drive you know you can contribute to our fast growing company. It’s about the freedom you get to shape your career in a small, independent firm. And it’s about the people you meet here who want you to succeed.
Here’s what you will do
As a managing consultant at DMW you are able and eager to apply your skills to a range of situations. Our technology architects are responsible for designing and delivering modern technology solutions for our clients. You will create an end-state architecture, define a roadmap to achieve the end-state and work closely with the delivery teams to build a technology solution which meets the proposed architecture.
At other times, you will be using your experience and lively curiosity to form a viewpoint for a client in the shape of an assurance report or a proposal.
We’re growing fast, so we’re looking for people who want to expand our architecture capabilities and take a role in developing themselves, nurturing others and supporting the business growth while maintaining our collaborative culture.
Requirements
- Technically minded, pragmatic, and passionate about technology
- An understanding of the current technology drivers, trends and concerns that impact business industry and society today
- Experience as a technology architect, able to help our clients assess their current technology maturity, identify gaps and shape a comprehensive, end-to-end digital blueprint and technology roadmap
- Able to bring to bear knowledge of architectural patterns, technology components, vendor solutions and emerging technology trends in one or more industries
- Expertise in architecting digital and multi-channel technology solutions, covering all layers of the technology stack, from presentation through to physical infrastructure
- Experience of client facing roles where you have built relationships with stakeholders, conducted workshops and shown ability to influence others through persuasive communication
- Experience in delivering end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, using agile delivery methods and multi-disciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Deliver technology architecture projects on client engagements, managing teams of architects, technologists and third parties
- Understand the client’s business, industry and strategy to create an analysis of the current state and develop an end-state architecture that meets the client’s vision and needs
- Present well argued options and viewpoints to create alternative solution approaches
- Work with key stakeholders to agree the end-state architecture and develop a roadmap to achieve the end-state
- Provide technical leadership to development teams and guide the client in a way that allows them to understand technology in the context of their business
- Develop a working culture which allows diverse teams to collaborate in an inclusive manner where everyone’s contribution is valued
- Manage risks and issues related to architecture by working closely with other team members to resolve them in time without impacting delivery schedule
- Play a key role in supporting business development activities, as a technology subject matter expert, and maintain a network of professional contacts
- Contribute to the recognition of the DMW brand through publishing viewpoints and attending industry events
- Develop and mentor others and invest in continuing your own professional education
- Technically minded, pragmatic, and passionate about technology
- An understanding of the current technology drivers, trends and concerns that impact business industry and society today
- Experience as a technology architect, able to help our clients assess their current technology maturity, identify gaps and shape a comprehensive, end-to-end digital blueprint and technology roadmap
- Able to bring to bear knowledge of architectural patterns, technology components, vendor solutions and emerging technology trends in one or more industries
- Expertise in architecting digital and multi-channel technology solutions, covering all layers of the technology stack, from presentation through to physical infrastructure
- Experience of client facing roles where you have built relationships with stakeholders, conducted workshops and shown ability to influence others through persuasive communication
- Experience in delivering end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, using agile delivery methods and multi-disciplinary team