ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an individual with a strong background in software architecture and design, who is proficient in creating and documenting high-level structures and behaviours of IT solutions.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Software architecture and design patterns.
• Software development and testing.
• Microservices and integration patterns.
• Agile and project delivery methods.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting during the software lifecycle

Desired skills include knowledge of the education industry, familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS), data management, and experience with modern UX functions and geographically dispersed product development teams.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

WHY JOIN US

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You’ll belong to a collaborative team that’s exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it’s safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Li-SW

The Solution Architect will provide solution design expertise across digital products and services within the IELTS domain.

• Create and document solution designs using the appropriate standards, patterns, and principles.
• Embrace new technologies and methods to enhance IT solutions and gain a competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, such as business users, developers, testers, or managers, and communicate IT solutions clearly.
• Address issues during the software lifecycle with suitable techniques.
• Translate business requirements into solution designs.
• Ensure holistic consideration of solution designs and manage dependencies across teams within IELTS.
• Lead system integration from a design perspective.
• Build strong relationships with Product Owners and stakeholders.
• Support engineering and development teams in implementing solution designs.