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Role: Solution Architect

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh / Manchester

Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

The Role

As a Solution Architect you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the delivery of the strategy and technical design aligned to architectural road maps across selected key domains for Group Architecture. This role will support the Full Stack Architect to deliver large scale programs of work across multiple technology domain architecture landscapes and will support the delivery of End2End architecture projects.

Your responsibilities:

• You will contribute to the development of the major technology strategies for the group, bringing specific technical competencies and knowledge ensuring these are carefully reviewed through governing bodies.
• Inform executive committees and business leaders and underpin major program design governance.
• Be responsible for defining, influencing, and ensuring adherence to the strategic design principles and governance framework.
• Provide coaching and support for other members of the function to improve and extend the Architecture capability in line with the Architecture Target Operating Model.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Strong technical design and enterprise-wide architecture understanding and skills.
• Strong hands-on experience in delivering End2End designs and cost-effective, innovative, and maintainable enterprise application solutions.
• Must have in depth and current knowledge of one or more common application technology stacks (e.g., Microsoft .NET application technology stack).
• Applicants must have the ability to plan and think strategically on how technology evolves and how it will fit into the overall strategy.
• Capability to develop presentations for executive and senior level committees, as well as strong influencing and communication skills.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps:

Application Process

1. Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact - [email protected]
2. Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
3. Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
4. HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.