I'm looking for a Solution Architect to join an award-winning software solutions business based in Leeds.

They design and deliver end-to-end solutions for private and public sector clients.

They require a Pre-Sales focused Solution Architect with a solid background in the Microsoft 365 platform.

Role Responsibilities;

Liaise with clients and business representatives to understand the needs of business

Liaise with other professionals to design ‘fit for purpose’ solutions to businesses and client requirements

Ensure compliance to solution architectural design during the implementation of projects

Provide architectural guidance to the project team

Render consulting and technical support services to the project team during implementation

Explain technical issues and IT solution strategies to stakeholders and other IT professionals

Ensure that solutions designed are in sync with business needs and resources available

Review vendor and partner proposals to ensure outcomes can be delivered at the least possible cost

Identify and mitigate existing or future business risks associated with solutions proposed

Provide advice and consultancy services to clients but also lead group of technical specialists or consultants during delivery projects

Responsible for designing, scheduling, analysing and constructing solutions which can meet the demands and specifications of the client

Build and maintain contacts and relations with clients so that they keep themselves associated with the company in the future

Understand and assist the workings of the team and oversee their day to day activities and operating to ensure smooth working

Creation of commercial documentation to support the organisations client engagements

Definition of appropriate sales offerings inline with the current and future technical attributes within the practice.

Essential Skills;

Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online and On Premise, OneDrive for Business

Office 365 Wider product set (Covering Enterprise SKUS)

Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions

Microsoft Teams Collaboration and integrations

Document Management and Collaboration

SharePoint 2010/2013/2016/2019/SharePoint Online

This is a home-based role with some client site visits required as part of the role (1 day per week is worse case scenario).

The salary is £70-80,000 with a 10% car allowance, annual bonus and various other benefits.

Please send your latest CV to (url removed) if you'd like to apply or call Jonathan Maironis on (phone number removed) for further details