Solution Architect

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our interdisciplinary teams combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech‑driven world.

• Join our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross‑disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.
• Grow in a flexible and inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity, with the option to progress on a technical career track.
• Hybrid working – a minimum of 2 days per week in office or on client site.
• Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors – each project is unique.
• Collaborate within a supportive and collaborative tech community through knowledge‑sharing, peer‑level support, coaching and mentoring.
• Deepen your expertise through a culture of learning and growth – you’ll have budget to take courses (technical and non‑technical training) and gain certifications.

While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high‑performance applications:

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF
• Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
• Modeling tools: UML, Archi Mate, Ardoq

• Create and assure key architecture artefacts such as Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish architectural guardrails.
• Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.
• Work with agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office, a minimum of two days per week, with flexibility up to five days on a client site.
• Work in an environment that deeply cares about its values.

• Hands‑on software engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.
• Clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Operating confidently across all architectural domains with a specialism in at least one:
  Business, Data, Application, Technology, and Security.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Proficiency in problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Enjoy collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.

We’re technology agnostic, using the right tools for the job ’re interested in solution architects with experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce, and more.

• Quick video call with one of our tech recruiters to discuss your application, the role, and PA.
• Round 1:
  Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins).
• Round 2:
  Either a competency or technical interview, whichever you didn’t do at the first round (60 mins).
• Final round:
  Meeting with a PA leader – a…