Solutions Architect to support NHS Improvement data and digital transformation projects.

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With Working with various internal stakeholders and reports across the business, including but not limited to: Enterprise Architect; Product & Project Managers; DevOps; and; IT Support teams, within the Technology & Data directorate. What Specialists Work On The Solutions Architect will provide design and architectural expertise across a number of data analytical workstreams. Work includes production and maintenance of high and low level solution designs and ensuring alignment with wider project direction and organisation technical alignment. They will work on programmes to build and transform services. They will be responsible for the development of data standards, data models and data mart design. The SA will report to the Enterprise Architect and will be responsible for the data domain of complex IT analytics programmes. Where the Work Takes Place Primarily NHS Improvement's London office (133-135 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG) with some travel to other NHS Improvement regional offices in England. Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements We expect you to be present in the office, as face-to-face engagement is considered to be most effective. This role may involve travel to one or more regional offices including but not limited to; Taunton, Leeds, Manchester, Derby and Birmingham. When travelling outside of London, travel expenses will be paid, in line with our internal policy. Working from home may be possible on occasion, but only by exception. Work Location Primarily NHS Improvement's London office (133-135 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG) with some travel to other NHS Improvement regional offices in England. Security Clearance Security clearance is not required. Suppliers must verify proposed candidate's right to work in the UK and any qualifications essential to delivery of the requirement, before the candidate is submitted. Where relevant, copies of work VISA/EU passport may need to be provided to us, in advance of the start date. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience have a minimum of five years solution architecture experience of data centric warehousing / big data change programmes (15 points) have a minimum of five years’ experience of strategic alignment of technical architecture and design to meet clients’ business, digital and technology drivers and objectives (15 points) have a minimum of five years’ experience of designing and evolving the most appropriate solution/technical architecture to meet clients’ requirements, fully integrating across different environments and technologies (15 points) have a minimum two years’ experience working with NHS data sets (10 points) have a minimum of two year’s experience in data vault modelling, data mart modelling and technical data standards (10 points) have proven, relevant expertise in advanced analytical solutions including visualisation tools (tableau), big data (Microsoft APS Appliance), Machine learning and predictive analytics (10 points) demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of digital and cloud technologies (5 points) demonstrate a working knowledge of azure cloud architecture patterns and digital design patterns (5 points) Nice to Haves No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team within our organisation and with suppliers Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions and can mediate opposing opinions Can articulate complex solutions to non-technical business colleagues and work with colleagues with low technical expertise Take responsibility for their work and has the confidence to make recommendations Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 10% Price 25% Questions from Suppliers Budget range up to £850 inclusive of expenses, any agency fees, travel to/from base location & exclusive of vat. please note nhs improvement anticipates this role will be within ir35. the successful supplier is responsible for paying the worker and must; • calculate a deemed direct payment to account for employment taxes associated with the contract, • deduct those taxes from the payment, • report to hm revenue and customs (hmrc) through real time information (rti) the taxes deducted, • pay the relevant employers’ nics.