Solutions Architect

Solution Architect 3 Month Contract Bristol Immediate Start

My client requires an experienced solution architect to define and deliver the end to end solution architecture for 2 strategic CRM projects. My client is simplifying its current CRM architecture estate and investing in the Microsoft dynamics product. The 2 projects involve upgrading the existing Microsoft dynamics platform and the implementation of 2 new modules. The projects also involve data migration from existing in house products, implementation of interfaces and a new web portal Front End.

Requirements and Deliverables

The solution architect will work in the context of the project management framework and will report to the Senior Enterprise Architect (Business and Applications) for the duration of the assignment.
The following specific deliverables are required:
Architecture Definition Document - detailing the business, application, data and technology architecture including migration, implementation and integration strategy. The document details the end to end solution architecture and is produced in collaboration with the project and development teams in order to provide accurate estimations for the detailed design and implementation. Common architecture components will be clearly identified.
Architecture Repository Updates - artefacts and components updated following the completion of the architecture phase in order to reflect the new current state architecture and any updates to the enterprise architecture.
Architecture Governance - including the evaluation of change requests and technical reviews.
Experience and Profile

The solution architect will have the following experience:

Significant experience of working within an IT service at a senior architecture level in a large, and complex organisational environment
Significant experience in the delivery of end to end solution architectures for major IT and business transformation projects, including data migration and interface design
In-depth of knowledge Ruby on Rails and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013
In-depth knowledge of integrating Microsoft Dynamics 2013 and SharePoint 2013
Significant experience of design public facing web systems
Experience of working with and architecting REST Services
Working knowledge of the OAuth protocol
Hands on web development experience
The ability to use creativity and innovation to solve complex problems
Experience of working with suppliers and partners in the effective delivery of solutions
Good communication skills. The ability to describe complex technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Good experience of effecting change through use of negotiating skills
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

Other information:
The role is for an initial 3 month appointment to start in August
The Solution Architect will be based at my clients site in Bristol
My client is looking for a well-rounded candidate that fully meets the brief, not just an expert in CRM and Sharepoint