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Solution Analyst (Architecture)

location_onCrawley
Permanent
Competitive
08-11-2024
Salary:   Competitive per annum
Hours:    37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Flexible working, up to 3 days a week in our VHQ, Crawley
Contract   Permanent 
Closing Date:   8th November 2024    

Virgin Atlantic is a purpose led long haul airline. Committed to protecting the planet, whilst bringing the social and economic benefits of connectivity and trade to the destinations and communities we serve. We’re on a mission to net zero by 2050, but no airline can tackle the decarbonisation challenge alone. At Virgin Atlantic, we’re committed to innovation, pioneering change through partnership, and being transparent in our progress. 

As a Solution Analyst at Virgin Atlantic Ltd, you will have the unique opportunity to join our Technology team and have a supported development plan to facilitate growth into a Solution Architect.   The Solution Analyst will be accountable for the successful delivery of less complex solution architectures as well as helping drive solutions toward the enterprise technology strategy.  They will work closely with the Solution Architects and Enterprise Domain Architects to ensure business outcomes are achieved, as well as feeding back into the overall Enterprise Architecture to ensure progress towards the target state.
Provide Solution Designs in line with domain and enterprise architectures
Technical Capability Assessment – Reviewing existing technical capabilities, promoting reuse, or identifying new capabilities
Technical Requirements Engineering - Ensuring all non-functionals are considered
Procurement Support – Contributing to the selection of fit for purpose solutions
Knowledge of the Technical Strategy and embedding the technical strategy guardrails into the solutions.
Understanding of the Risk and Cost of solutions developed.
Promote Guardrail Adherence
Ensure Architecture Governance is followed for solutions they own

Computing Degree or equivalent experience in a Technology function, including work placement
Previous work experience in technical development roles including cloud.
Knowledge of design practices
Basic knowledge of solution architecture
Travel or Airline knowledge useful but not essential
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with individuals within and outside the organisation
Proven evidence of building internal and external relationships
Ability to handle multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
High level of computer literacy in Microsoft products (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Does this sound like you? If you’re energised by this prospect, we'd love to hear from you!

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Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ([email protected]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.