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Credera
Job Function
Consulting
Job Subfunction
Business and Change Consulting
Job Description
We know great talent comes in many forms - including people returning from a career break. If you’re looking for part-time hours, flexible working, or a supportive transition back into your career, we’d love to explore how we can make this role work for you.
Are you 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.
Based out of any of our UK offices, this is a permanent role within our Software Engineering Function. At Credera, we operate a flexible hybrid working model. This requires 3 days per week working onsite - either at client site (as required) or in your local Credera office (London, Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle). We value collaboration and client impact, so our hybrid model is designed to strike a balance between flexibility, in-person connection, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. To meet our client's needs, you will be security clearable.
Here’s what you will do
As a Managing Consultant at Credera 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 are 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
As a Solution Architect at Credera 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.
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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.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Delivering software/integration architecture projects on client engagements
- Understanding 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
- Presenting well-argued options and viewpoints to create alternative solution approaches
- Working with key stakeholders to agree the end-state architecture and develop a roadmap to achieve the end-state
- Providing technical leadership to development teams and guide the client in a way that allows them to understand technology in the context of their business
- Developing a working culture which allows diverse teams to collaborate in an inclusive manner where everyone’s contribution is valued
- Managing risks and issues related to architecture by working closely with other team members to resolve them in time without impacting delivery schedule
- Playing a key role in supporting business development activities, as a technology subject matter expert, and maintain a network of professional contacts
- Develop and mentor others and invest in continuing your own professional education
You’ll Be
- 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
It would be great If you had the following desirable skills:
- A thorough understanding of Cloud architecture and technology, preferably evidenced by a certification; Experience in delivering cloud-native applications e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP
- Knowledge of integration technologies (e.g. Kong, MuleSoft, APIgee) and their deployment and hands-on experience in designing and delivering services using modern architecture patterns e.g. microservices, RESTful APIs, event-based architecture
- A tool chest full of consulting methods and approaches which allow you to work with a lose brief, create consensus and help stakeholders reach decisions, structure work and communicate complex data in a clear way
- Understanding of DevOps processes facilitating Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines using latest technologies (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes)
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Benefits
Along with a great company culture, Credera provides an exceptional compensation package including a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan. Our consistent growth and entrepreneurial environment provide an excellent platform to embark upon an exciting career path, where your contribution really counts.
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Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, and AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across a broad range of industries worldwide. Our one-of-a-kind global boutique approach means we provide our clients with tailored solutions unique to their organisation that can scale due to our extensive footprint. As a values-led organisation, our mission is to make an extraordinary impact on our clients, our people, and our community. We believe it is this approach that has allowed us to work with and transform the most influential brands and organisations in the world, from strategy through to execution.
We are part of the OPM Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinise, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat.
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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