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Company DescriptionTaylor & Francis Group an Informa BusinessInforma is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.Taylor & Francis is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we\xe2\x80\x99ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that\xe2\x80\x99s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.Taylor & Francis (T&F) is continuing its digital investment with a focus on the needs of academic researchers and institutes. Actionable technology strategy and architecture plans are key to optimising the long-term value of these investments, and Senior Solution Architects are the people at T&F who ensures our implementation of technology align with agreed architectural goals and plans.You are the kind of Senior Solution Architect we are looking for if the following describes you:You possess exemplary communication and interpersonal skills which allows you to clearly communicate the intricacies of solution design in a way that stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds find easy to understandYou are the kind of person people enjoy working with, and you have the ability to motivate individuals, who do not report to you, to contribute to solution design workYou have an all-around \xe2\x80\x98can-do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude to getting things done and solving problems.Your work is guided by a focus on what your collaboration partners need to achieve shared goals that serve our customers.Through your example, you inspire others to persevere when faced with resistance or setbacks.It\xe2\x80\x99s important to you to nurture an open environment where stakeholders and collaborators feel involved and heard.You have an exceptional ability to analyse problems, come up with creative solutions and deliver with customer in mind.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Solution Architect, your role is to:Lead Solution Design Teams, made up of members from multiple teams across P&T, in the delivery of Solution Design ProposalsEnsure Solution Design Proposals are produced in support of delivery initiative timelines and in compliance with our delivery life-cycle processesEnsure Solution Design Proposals fulfill success criteria outlined in Solution Briefs provided by Enterprise & Data ArchitectsAllocate solution design work to the subject matter expert in the Solution Design Team who is the best qualified individual to produce the artefactCoach Solution Design Team members in how to produce artefacts for the Solution Design ProposalProduce your own artefacts for Solution Design Proposals, particularly those that provide a high-level view of the end-to-end designTake feedback from all interested stakeholders on the Solution Design Proposal before it is submitted to the Solution Governance BoardSubmit Solution Design Proposals for review through presentations to the Solution Governance Board (SGB)Engage the SGB to review and approve changes to Solution Design Proposals that are identified as necessary during ConstructionDevelop templates for solution architecture artefacts that allow yourself and colleagues in the architecture team, as well as colleagues in Engineering and Product teams, to produce, or contribute to, architectural artefacts to consistent standardsSpecify and write constructions Epics to be handed over to initiative delivery teams for elaboration into stories with effort and timeline estimatesProvide guidance to initiative delivery teams during Construction to ensure Solution Design Proposals are adhered to in the implementationWhere necessary, assist with data gathering for architecture artefacts produced by Enterprise & Data ArchitectsProvide feedback on architecture artefacts produced by Enterprise & Data ArchitectsDeliverablesKey solution architecture artefacts to be produced through your leadership of the Solution Design Team include, but are not limited to, the following:As-Is, Proposed Changes and To-Be versions of the following diagrams:Product Services Stack with overlays clarifying key areas of concern such as:Changes proposed across the Product Services StackKey owners for each componentComponent technology stackHolistic Component DiagramsProcess diagramsComponent Geography diagramsIntegration Architecture DiagramsDeployment Architecture DiagramsDeployment Architecture DiagramsData Mastering Architecture DiagramsAPM Instrumentation ArchitectureSupport Product Services StacksArchitecture RoadmapsQualificationsEducation:Bachelor\'s degree, ideally in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or professional experience where you have gained equivalent knowledgeArchitecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF) are desirable but not essentialSkills:Proficiency in developing and maintaining solution design artefacts.Understanding of solution design principles and experience in guiding others in producing solution designsAbility to distil complex concepts into frameworks and designs that expedite decision-making and project deliveryStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work on multiple solution design assignments simultaneouslyExperience:A minimum of 2 years\' experience in solution architecture or other architecture roles, ideally in a technology-focused company in the media & publishing sector.A minimum of 5 years of experience in ITExperience of leading teams of individuals with subject matter expertise you don\xe2\x80\x99t possess yourselfProven experience of facilitating senior-level discussions on architectural concerns.Track record of producing architecture artifacts to support solution design decision-makingAdditional InformationAt Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

• 25 days annual leave
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension contributions
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

Training And Professional Development:We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We\xe2\x80\x99ll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.You must have the right to work and live in the India
This role is based at our India - Bangalore office or may be remoteWe would like to thank all applicants in advance and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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