Company Description Contract Type: Permanent / 37.5  Hours Per Week Location: Oldbury  Salary: 67k plus Bonus Days of Work: Monday - Friday DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide.DPD UK has a turnover of over £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. Job Description As an IT Solutions Architect, you’llenjoy a high profile role and be a key member of a highly skilled and dedicated team that underpins and supports business-wide change by transforming requirements into innovative IT solutions. Based from our offices in Oldbury you will report to a Solution Architect Manager. Key responsibilities ofthis role will include: Engage with business stakeholders to understand the main goals for change whilst transforming requirements into innovative IT solutions Produce comprehensive technical documentation to underpin the solution design Work directly with the development team to handover solution designs and support the development lifecycle Qualifications As the successful candidate you will need to be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant computer science degree. Experience in a Software Development environment is essential.  We would expect you to: Have a minimum of3 years of experience as a Solutions Architect/Software Engineer or a similar role in software development. Strong hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its core services (e.g. Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions etc.) are preferred. Must have an intention to pursue GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification. Previous experience in programming languages such as JavaScript and Java, along with experience using frameworks like React, React Native, and Node.js for developing scalable, high-performance applications. In-depth understanding of serverless computing or similar technologies. Expertise in database design, implementation, and optimisation, with hands-on experience in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. Spanner, BigQuery). Familiarity with modern software development methodologies,including Agile and DevOps. Knowledge of web API and mobile application security best practices and industry standards. Demonstrate an ability to document solutions for handover to Software Developers and maintain a continuous flow of sprints design to developers Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail. Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In return, you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business that has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future. Additional Information About our benefits: We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few… Holiday trading Enhanced maternity and paternity package  Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme Free onsite car parking for all employees Health Kiosks visiting every location Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends  Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.  If you identify with our aims and valuesand can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.