Solutions Architect

Job title: Solutions Architect
Reporting to: IT Director
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm (additional hours are required)
Location: White Cube Bermondsey, London

Summary:
Established in 1993 by founder Jay Jopling, White Cube is one of the world's leading contemporary art galleries with spaces in London, Paris, New York, Seoul, and Hong Kong. White Cube is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower our clients to succeed in an ever-evolving business landscape while fostering growth and opportunity in the contemporary art world.

As part of this transformation, we are looking for a talented Solutions Architect to join our team. As a Solutions Architect at White Cube, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions for the business. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand client requirements, assess existing systems, and design solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Solution Design: Develop comprehensive and innovative solutions that meet business needs.
2. Consider company scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness in order to implement best solutions.
3. Technical Expertise: Demonstrate consistency of up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies to provide expert guidance on technology selection and best practices for the company.
4. Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and translating their business needs into technical requirements.
5. System Integration: Design and implement seamless integration of technologies and solutions between various systems and applications, ensuring data flow and interoperability.
6. Documentation Maintenance: Create clear and concise technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system designs, and implementation plans. Maintain and update documentation when necessary.
7. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery and establishment.
8. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and challenges in the solution design and provide mitigation strategies.
9. Performance Optimisation: Continuously monitor and optimise solutions for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's not necessary, but preferred).
2. Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role in a relevant industry.
3. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
4. Expertise in system integration, application architecture, and cloud-first technologies built within a microservices framework.
5. Proficiency in architecture modelling tools and methodologies.
6. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF) are a plus.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
2. Professional development and training opportunities.
3. Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
4. Health care cover and life insurance, plus cycle-to-work scheme and travel insurance cover.