Job Description

Company Description

DPD is a member of Geopost one of Europe\'s leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over \xc2\xa32 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.



As an IT Solutions Architect, you\'ll enjoy a high profile role and be a key member of a highly skilled and dedicated team that underpins and supports business-wide change by transforming requirements into innovative IT solutions. Based at our offices in Oldbury you will report to a Solution Architect Manager.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Contribute to and maintain the common architectural repository and relevant architectural artefacts producing documentation of a high quality to enable decisions and drive delivery. Ensuring all decision points, building blocks, design principles, design rationale, roadmaps and all interdependencies are understood, documented and communicated, where appropriate.
• Working with the relevant IT Teams, Product Owners, Solution Managers, and other stakeholders to coordinate the technical delivery of projects.
• Have responsibility for understanding and documenting solutions.
• Assess and communicate the business impact of technical options selected.
• Producing high and low level architectural designs with the ability to be able to explain designs to both non-technical and technical teams

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you will need to be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant computer science degree. Experience in a Software Development environment is essential.

Job Requirements

We would expect you to:

• Have previous experience as a Solutions Architect/Software Engineer or a similar role in software development with a good understanding of software / project lifecycle and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• A good understanding of application integration techniques and patterns.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Have knowledge/understanding of application security best practices and industry standards.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for technology and problem solving through technical solutions.

Be able to work with wider teams and end users.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider (preferably GCP).
• Previous experience as a Full Stack software developer/engineer would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of database design, implementation, and optimisation.
• A degree level or equivalent in a relevant computer science degree.

Additional Information

Job Specifics

You will have a comprehensive induction to DPD.

Remuneration

• Competitive Salary up to 65k with an annual review
• Attractive Management Incentive bonus of up to 15%
• Pension Matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package with the option to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000\'s of retailers.

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