The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leading solution engineering activities and consistently delivering high quality IT Platforms in a similar FTSE/ Corporate environment. They will also likely have the following qualifications and experience:
• Strong academic record, most likely with graduate level education.
• Strong written and verbal communication ability.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Extensive experience of solution engineering delivery across a range of IT Platforms, particularly the Microsoft Power Platform/ Dynamics, COINS APIs and A-Site mobile applications, but also including Lansa, IBM DB2, C#, ASP.NET, XML, JavaScript, Azure Data Factory, SQL Server and Sitecore.
• Where applicable, extensive experience of solution integration delivery using modern technologies and techniques including Cloud Integration, RESTFUL Integration, Data Bricks, SOAP, Web API, Jitterbit and Azure Service Bus.
• Extensive experience of utilising the Microsoft Azure DevOps tool to schedule, manage and track progress of solution engineering tasks as part of the software development lifecycle.
• In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle and a range of IT Platform delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile etc).
• Strong understanding of IT Platform delivery best practices including SCM, build pipeline configuration and processes, code quality and Test Automation methodologies.
• Experienced in working closely with Product Owners, Senior Managers and other delivery teams, with demonstrable understanding of collaborating to analyse, design, develop, test and implement complex IT Platforms.
• A good understanding of ITIL practices in the context of solution engineering, service transition and post-delivery operations.
• Ability to establish, develop and maintain effective relationships with Group IT, partner and business stakeholders.
• Experience of working within large-scale IT change portfolios and of engineering and integrating IT Platforms within large, complex and distributed organisations such as Barratt Redrow.
• Ability to translate technical details into language easily understood by business stakeholders.
• Ability to read and comprehend system-level documents including technical specifications, database schemas and data dictionaries.
• Strong knowledge of applications and technologies utilised within the construction industry.
Personal Qualities
• Resilient and adaptable – Capable of changing direction where required and showing flexibility to meet new demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer focussed – Able to meet the demands of business stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic, with dedication to meeting deadlines and achieving high standards.
• Ability to work within tight timescales, without compromising the end result.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and be able to contribute ideas, as well as welcome input from others.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks across the software development lifecycle.
• Strong commitment to professional learning and personal development, with a willingness to learn new skills and undertake a period of cross-training in different technologies where required.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple project/ backlog demands concurrently and to prioritise workloads effectively when required.