At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it's our people who make this happen.
18 Month FTC
Smart Working - Approximately 2 days per week in office although this may be more/less depending on work requirements.
At AQA, we're dedicated to making a significant and positive impact on schools, teachers, and students across the UK. As we advance our digital transformation, we're seeking a Solutions Architect to join our Enterprise Technology team. You will lead on the delivery of Solutions Architecture services, designing and ensuring delivery of IT solutions that meet business requirements.
Generous Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure.
~ Flexible Working: Receive sponsorship for apprenticeships and other qualifications.
~ Competitive Pension Scheme: Excellent contributory pension plan (6% - 11. BUPA private medical insurance, gym membership/ access and free access the Headspace app.
~ Life assurance, electric car salary sacrifice and an enhanced maternity/paternity scheme.
Proven solution architect with a strong track record of related IT expertise and delivery across a number of practices within the IT industry.
~ Expert working knowledge and understanding of Enterprise applications frameworks, Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise architecture, Information modelling and design frameworks, Physical Infrastructure and deployment models, Architecture and design frameworks such as TOGAF, ZACHMAN etc
~ Expert knowledge and understanding of Mainstream computing platforms and architectures, Operating systems, Databases, End user computing platforms, Networks and communications, Cloud computing delivery platforms (Iaa S, Paa S & Saa S), Virtualisation, Integration services, architecture design standards, development methodologies.
~ Extensive experience of enterprise class organisations with cloud / mixed IT footprints and related modernisation of corporate architecture and application of appropriate governance
~ Expert knowledge and understanding of implementing technical changes in existing legacy IT estates
~ Possess a broad understanding of and experience in working within programme and project management methodologies and governance
~ Experience of operating with and within hybrid support functions - internal and external / 3rd party organisations
~ Responsive to short-term challenges / priorities whilst holding to clear strategy and direction
You will lead on the delivery of Solutions Architecture services, designing and ensuring delivery of IT solutions that meet business requirements.
You will deliver a solution architecture service and approach that positively influences and evolves the information technology landscape across both Enterprise and Assessment technology areas of the business, providing overarching architectural oversight and compliance assurance.
In addition, Enterprise Technology operates in close partnership with Assessment Technology and Programme Management, collectively delivering the full IT service portfolio of current operations to future change programmes.
Enterprise IT Services (Core IT Delivery teams - desktop, systems & infrastructure)
Security & Risk
Data Protection & Compliance
Information/Data Architecture
Develop, take ownership of, and maintain policies, procedures, guidance and standards that make up the IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture management system, evolving them in line with business drivers and goals to establish robust yet flexible and adaptive controls.
Active participation, contribution, control, and management of architectural community, forums, and design authorities.
Directly contribute to the definition and verification of adherence to technical standards covering areas such as Application, Infrastructure and Integration architectures, Security and Access Control, Resilience and Reliability, Processing, Storage and Network architectures etc.
Take ownership, work with, and support business stakeholders and Enterprise Technology colleagues in the design and delivery of appropriately scoped architectural solutions ensuring that what is proposed satisfies business requirements and quality, cost and time criteria and is in line with current architectural standards ensuring buy-in to the proposed solution propositions.
As part of the evolution of the IT strategy, establish and regularly review clear technology roadmaps and associated systems life cycles ensuring that AQA is able to identify technology opportunities and manage technology and architecture related risks effectively.
Review all systems solutions implemented across Enterprise and Assessment Technology areas of the business to ensure compliance with the IT strategy and related Enterprise Architectural policies, quantifying and proposing mitigations to any risks identified through effective operation of a 'design control' governance function.
Ensure architecture and standards maintained by the architecture team are fully compliant with all statutory and regulatory legislation.
Ensure aspects such as compatibility with current and future business strategy, integration with existing systems, support of business processes including usability and performance and ease of maintenance are key areas of focus in any designs.
Collaborate with programme and project management functions in order to establish product roadmaps, delivery plans, identify and advise on architectural cross project / portfolio dependencies including recommendations to address such items.
Drive professional development and actively facilitate cross skilling.
Ensure full compliance with all AQA policies and other legislative requirements, including but not limited to HSE / Equal Opportunities / Information & Cyber Security / Data Protection related legislation and policies.
Proven solution architect with a strong track record of related IT expertise and delivery across a number of practices within the IT industry.
Expert working knowledge and understanding of Enterprise applications frameworks, Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise architecture, Information modelling and design frameworks, Physical Infrastructure and deployment models, Architecture and design frameworks such as TOGAF, ZACHMAN etc
Expert knowledge and understanding of Mainstream computing platforms and architectures, Operating systems, Databases, End user computing platforms, Networks and communications, Cloud computing delivery platforms (Iaa S, Paa S & Saa S), Virtualisation, Integration services, architecture design standards, development methodologies.
Extensive experience of enterprise class organisations with cloud / mixed IT footprints and related modernisation of corporate architecture and application of appropriate governance
Expert knowledge and understanding of implementing technical changes in existing legacy IT estates
Possess a broad understanding of and experience in working within programme and project management methodologies and governance
Experience of operating with and within hybrid support functions - internal and external / 3rd party organisations
Responsive to short-term challenges / priorities whilst holding to clear strategy and direction
Direct experience of working and communicating effectively with peers, sponsors and business stakeholders at all levels both organisationally and across large scale programmes / IT developments
Conversant with and able to navigate major corporate structures including regulatory environment, financial management and budgeting, programme / project delivery and information security and risk management practices
Excellent delivery credentials, with a flexible, pragmatic "can do" attitude and a resilient ability to deliver rapid and effective solutions within a dynamic environment Pando Logic.
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AQA is a leading provider of qualifications and support services for teachers and students.
Our aim is to enable every student and teacher to realise their potential.
We provide qualifications that are valued by employers and higher education and enable students to progress to the next stage in their lives.
We support teachers by delivering services that lead to inspiring lessons, great learning and accurate assessment. We also work collaboratively with teachers to create resources that are designed around their day-to-day needs.
Our work falls into three main areas:
• Qualifications – we are a leading provider of GCSEs and A-levels
• Support – including progress tests and results analysis
• Development – training and professional development for teachers.
Through our Centre for Education Research and Policy, we provide research evidence that helps inform education policy and enable a better future for students.
We are always looking for ways to improve our services, using our educational expertise and understanding of the challenges teachers and students face.
The AQA family also includes:
• Teachit, an online community where teachers share classroom resources
• Doublestruck, which enables teachers to create progress tests for their students.
• Alfiesoft, which provides interactive on-screen assessments.
We are an educational charity and employ over 1,000 people. We have offices in Guildford, Manchester, Harrogate, London, Bath and Westcliff-on-Sea.