About Our Client
Our client is a leading organisation dedicated to delivering digital innovation across national-level systems. With a commitment to enhancing user-centric solutions and operational efficiency, they play a crucial role in transforming recruitment processes across key staff groups, including Medicine, Dentistry, Healthcare Science, and Pharmacy. As an established leader in the sector, they are known for driving value through technical excellence and strategic foresight.
Position Overview
The Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Oriel national recruitment system. This hands-on role focuses on leading the technical discovery and evaluation of a modular, user-centered digital solution that aligns with organisational goals and delivers value for money. Working within the Technical and Digital Assurance (TaDA) team, the Solutions Architect will ensure a seamless transition from the current monolithic system to a modern, modular approach.
Core Responsibilities
- Team Collaboration: Work in a multi-disciplinary team with roles such as service design and user research to deliver user-centered solutions.
- Technical Analysis: Conduct an in-depth analysis of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and internal systems to identify modular solutions applicable to the recruitment process.
- Risk and Cost Assessment: Compare the financial and operational risks of a modular system against the current single-system approach, providing a detailed cost analysis.
- Modular System Mapping: Develop a modular system map outlining potential configurations based on user needs and financial viability.
- Blueprint Development: Create a delivery blueprint for transitioning from a monolithic system to a modular system, including prioritisation of module implementation.
- Integration Planning: Analyse how the existing Oriel system can support Beta phases of the modular rollout, ensuring a seamless transition.
- Reporting and Recommendations: Produce a comprehensive final report summarising findings, recommendations, and supporting evidence, including a concise executive summary for stakeholders.
Key Interfaces
This role requires effective interaction with various stakeholders:
- Internal Teams: Collaborate with the Technical and Digital Assurance team and product and design experts to align technical strategies.
- Stakeholders: Engage with decision-makers to ensure alignment with organisational goals and secure support for technical solutions.
Capabilities Required
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect with expertise in modular and disaggregated system design.
- Strong technical analysis skills, including evaluation of COTS and custom-built solutions.
- Experience with risk and cost assessment for large-scale digital transformation projects.
- Proficiency in creating delivery blueprints and system integration plans.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with NHS/recruitment systems is highly desirable.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working within the NHS.
- Relevant certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) and agile methodologies.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant digital transformation project, working within a supportive environment that values innovation and technical excellence. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the recruitment landscape and support organisational growth through cutting-edge solutions.
