A Technical Architect or Engineer with relevant experience, is required for our client based in Leeds for an initial 3-year fixed term contract. This is a hybrid positions, around 2 – 3 days on site (with some flexibility), therefore please only apply if you can commit to this.
Overview
*Produce expert technical designs of new and amended technology solutions, delivering detailed specifications setting out required changes for networks, hardware, databases, middleware, and security 
*Own the design creation of new or amended solutions, working closely with software developers to take a project from concept through to implementation readiness and transition to Live Services
*Design, implement and maintain the systems required for delivery the objectives of your function to support the organisation in achieving its vision.
Technical Duties
*Produce architectural system designs which are secure, resilient and consistent with the organisation’s approved Technology Principles & Standards
*Undertake technical and non-technical requirements gathering activities
*Create proof of concepts to demonstrate solution viability
*Identify integration and technical architecture opportunities for each assignment
*Create and maintain highly detailed technical documentation for new systems, to enable teams to support, maintain and develop systems
*Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating services including Azure and other cloud virtualised infrastructure and on-premise implementations
*Configure, centrally manage and secure the organisation’s server and endpoint services using Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Intune & Microsoft 365
*Configure and manage Microsoft SQL Server & Oracle databases
*Ensure Microsoft 365 services are configured to allow secure collaboration internally and externally
Experience
*Technical architecture knowledge with an ability to integrate complex systems; understands the concepts of how interfaces work and can use them to manage the flow of data.
*Experience of designing and delivering live systems that use Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure and Power BI, in a complex organisation.
*Comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Azure, networks, storage, security, backups, system troubleshooting and their lifecycle management
*ITIL V3/V4 qualification, AZ-104, desirable: A good level of knowledge of relational database management systems, .NET framework, C# and web development technologies to a standard can be understood and contained in solution designs
*Microsoft Certified Professional qualification or equivalent experience
*Practical experience of successfully performing with a broad range of technologies.
*Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.
Benefits include but not limited to;
*Local government pension scheme
*Flexible working hours
*Metro travel card