Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited

Methods is a 100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.Solutions ArchitectThe role will help ensure our technical solutions are robust, commercially viable and fully address the customer requirements.The opportunities for growth and development in this role are substantial as Methods itself continues to grow and develop.The role will focus on the development of Microsoft solutions and cloud platforms and will have responsibility for the technical solutions and will retain that responsibility from initial customer engagement through to implementation and handover to Methods delivery teams.The role will require someone with good all-round ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines whilst at the same time comprehending complex and interdependent business requirements and to ensure these are delivered in a cost effective and secure manner.Involvement in initial customer engagements to articulate Methods capabilities and help shape customer technical strategy and requirements.Construction of a cost model to support the implementation and ongoing delivery of the solution.Own and manage any risks associated with solution development and implementation.Take the technical lead in the presentation of technical and commercial solutions to a customer, in collaboration with the sales team.Provide technical support in contract negotiations and development.Quality Assurance of Technical Solutions proposed and /or implemented by Technical Architects or Engineers, where required.Conceptualising and designing complex solutions, covering multiple sites, and including hosted Data Centre infrastructures.Initiate an ongoing, proactive approach, working alongside colleagues in developing and delivering service offerings based on industry best practice and new-to-market technologies.Understand and develop the opportunities within their customer accounts.Maintain a broad understanding across Microsoft technologies and be willing to complete training (including the passing of relevant exams and accreditations) in Microsoft technologies that are identified as pertinent to your role and to maintain and gain Methods certifications and accreditations.Work with Management team to build repeatable, robust, policies, processes and approaches to enable consistent and best practices solution delivery.Microsoft Expert Level Exams and CertificationsAt least 5 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologiesIn Depth knowledge and experience of various Microsoft technologies with SME knowledge in agreed areaso Azure DevOps and automationo Azure AI FoundryNET developmento Database development and administrationIn Depth understanding of Microsoft Cloud Platform including services, security, capabilities, technology, applications, IT Issues, best practice standards, methodologies and processesProven ability to work collaboratively in projects and demonstrate the ability to undertake technical leadershipCommercial awareness to create proposals and draft responses to tendersThe role is Hybrid - Remote with some travel required as and when to client site/Methods offices.This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in societyDevelopment

access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and trainingWellness

24/7 confidential employee assistance programmeFlexible Working

including home working and part timeSocial

office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causesTime Off

25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each yearVolunteering

2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisationPension

Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contributionDiscretionary Company Bonus

based on company and individual performanceLife Assurance

of 4 times base salaryPrivate Medical Insurance

which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)Worldwide Travel Insurance

which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)]]