Description
People Source Consulting are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Application Solution Architect with a background in Defence projects to take on a 9 month contract term with our Defence Consultancy client.
The Application Solution Architecture service supports the Product Management Team providing subject matter expertise on the integration of applications and services into NSoIT(D).
The Application Solution Architecture service is responsible for:
*Working with the Solution Design Authority to develop and refine NSoIT(D)'s technological roadmap and High Level Design (HLD) for all applications.
*Working with the users to understand the how they exploit the application or service to meet their business requirement.
*Determining the interoperability, dependencies, and interactions between the NSoIT(D) software environment and the applications and services.
*Determining the interoperability, dependencies, and interactions between the between applications hosted on NSoIT(D) and those on other systems.
*Developing, architecting, and documenting NSoIT(D) Intermediate Level Design (ILD) application solutions for the Development team to implement, ensuring their coherence across the NSoIT(D) solution and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
*Working with stakeholders and the Product Management Team to develop, architect, and document technical patterns for common problems.
*Working with the Solution Engineers to ensure that the design intent is being realised.
*Reviewing and approving Low and Detailed Level Design (LLD and DLD) solutions and supporting artefacts.
*Conducting product assessments for all applications and services, including any application specific peripherals.
Essential skills, qualifications, and experience
In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:
*Demonstrable experience of the NATO and UK C4ISR applications and services FAS Applications Suite including:
oTracks suite of Applications in both Maritime and Land Environments
oCommand and Control Applications
oChat Service both Client and Server
oIntelligence Applications
oPlanning
oTargeting both NATO and UK
oGEO
oMET
oLogistics
*Demonstrable experience of delivering business applications including:
oLogistic Applications
oCommand and Control
oAdministration
oMet
*Detailed understanding of application solution architectures with at least 3 years demonstrable experience, advanced knowledge, and understanding, within the last 5 years, of the development, design, and capture of application and service solution architectures.
*An understanding of Legacy Gateways and those currently in use.
*Excellent communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences
*Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
*Hold a current SC clearance and be prepared to undergo DV clearance if required.
*Competent in MS Office Suite.
Desirable skills, qualifications, and experience
In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:
*Experience of:
oWorking within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS).
oDelivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
oDelivering in Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall projects.
oWorking with international partners, including NATO, to deliver multinational interoperability.
*Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA and Confluence) to record and document work.
*A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level or equivalent experience.
*Chartered Engineer Status.
In Return:
*£550 - £650 pd (Outside of IR35)
*9 month initial contract, likely to extend
*Remote working for the foreseeable with flexible working throughout.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful technical team working on a high profile defence project.
If you closely match the skills and experience outlined and would like to be considered for this role, please respond to this advert OR submit your up to date CV to:
(see below)
People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.