What you will do

Solution design and architecture 

• Design and own end-to-end solution architectures for assigned projects, covering system context, component and interface definition, data flows, storage strategy, protocols and tooling.
• Define non-functional requirements with the same rigor as functional ones: security, interoperability, scalability, availability, accountability, and auditability.
• Establish and maintain technical and organisational measures frameworks under Data Protection by Design and Default. 

Specification, procurement and conformance

• Gather and consolidate functional and non-functional requirements from data providers, partner organisations and internal stakeholders.
• Analyse and document business constraints.
• Build reference architectures, blueprints and interoperability profiles that other organisations can implement without further interpretation.

Work package and task leadership in EU projects

• Represent LNDS in consortium technical discussions and contribute to achieving consensus among partners with different technical perspectives.
• Contribute architectural input to proposals for new calls, including effort estimation and work package design.

Technical leadership and mentoring

• Provide technical direction to development and operations teams implementing your designs and stay engaged through delivery rather than handing over a document.
• The role offers the opportunity to mentor junior architects: reviewing their artefacts, bringing them into consortium work, and helping them grow towards specification and framework of responsibility. An appetite for this is welcome, though it is not a requirement for the position.

Stakeholder engagement

• Engage stakeholders at national and European level: data providers, ministries, hospitals, research institutions, national authorities and consortium partners across the EU to elicit requirements and translate them into technical specifications that hold across organisations and jurisdictions.
• Explain architectural decisions and their consequences to non-technical stakeholders, including where a requirement cannot be met as stated and what the alternatives cost. 

Regulatory alignment and risk

• Apply Data Protection by Design and Default throughout the architecture. Ensure architectural designs appropriately address applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. 
• Identify architectural and technical risks early, quantify their impact, and propose mitigations that project boards can act on.

Main dutiesOur Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in translating idea proposals into comprehensive solution design documents. This position involves close collaboration with the Enterprise Architecture team and lead developers to ensure all aspects of the solution are thoroughly documented and aligned with business needs.

• Develop detailed solution design documents based on initial idea proposals and business analysis.
• Create and maintain precise documentation, including data models, infrastructure designs, application maps, and cost impact analyses.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is drafted in collaboration with the Enterprise Architecture team and lead developers.
• Conduct data protection, risk, and security assessments to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the completeness of the solution design, initiating design authority meetings and securing final approval from relevant authorities.
• Participate in the continuous enhancement of the development process.
• Develop and standardise documentation and procedures related to software solution designs and integrations.
• Act as a technical liaison between project stakeholders, including business units, project leaders, and development teams, providing expert advice and guidance on the implementation and operation of IT solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and support to team members, offering insights and solutions to improve project outcomes.

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