Solution Architect Specialist (Data, Networks)

TL;DR

Solution Architect Specialist (Data, Networks): Designing and implementing data architecture solutions to manage, optimize, and evolve data products within Networks Architecture with an accent on E2E architecture, data lifecycle management, and multi-cloud environments. Focus on solving complex technical challenges, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture, and shaping future data roadmaps.

Location: New Bailey, Manchester, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is the world’s first telco and a UK telecommunications leader, undergoing a significant digital infrastructure transformation with heavy investment in fibre broadband and 5G.

What you will do

• Design and deliver innovative E2E solution architectures to solve complex technical and business challenges.
• Conduct thorough technical and business discovery, identifying dependencies and integration points.
• Develop robust recommendations, proposals, and scope-of-work documents.
• Ensure compliance with Enterprise Architecture guardrails and solution patterns.
• Contribute to the Networks Data roadmap, shaping future solutions with strategic E2E considerations.
• Mentor and guide fellow solution architects, fostering technical growth and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience designing scalable, E2E solutions for consumer services, leveraging data to enhance customer experiences.
• Solid understanding of Network products, including security standards, Elastic Fleet Management, and regulatory considerations.
• Familiarity with cloud and micro-service architectures, and foundational knowledge of software-defined networking.
• Experience working with hybrid data architectures, spanning multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP) and on-premise data platforms.
• Practical knowledge of data lifecycle management, including governance, analysis, and essential tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual On-target bonus of 10% (personal and company multipliers).
• BT Pension scheme with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution.
• Life Assurance and Direct share scheme.
• Exclusive colleague discounts on BT broadband packages and EE mobile plans.
• Access to My Discounts for savings at hundreds of retailers.
• Discounted EE TV, including TNT Sport and NOW Entertainment membership.
• Comprehensive support for working parents, including pay during maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave.
• Option to join a Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits like dental insurance and gym memberships.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service, with a buy holiday option.
• Volunteering days to support local community engagement.
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement (‘My EV’).