Solution Architect

Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a strong software engineering background? Do you enjoy shaping technical strategy, designing scalable solutions and working closely with engineering teams to bring complex ideas to life? We are looking for a talented Solution Architect to join a growing Digital & Data team, working across a diverse range of sectors and technology environments. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership, influencing the design and delivery of innovative solutions for a variety of clients.

The Role Design and assure end-to-end solution architectures across complex technology programmes. Define architectural vision, technical direction and engineering standards. Produce key architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs, Technical Options Papers and Key Design Decisions. Work closely with engineering teams, taking a lead SME role and establishing architectural guardrails. Provide technical leadership across application, data, business, technology and security architecture. Support clients with technology strategy, cost estimation and transformation planning.

Collaborate with product, design and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. Work across multiple projects, technologies and client environments. What We're Looking For A strong background in software engineering, with experience leading engineering teams. Proven experience in Solution Architecture or a similar technical architecture role. Strong understanding of architectural principles, frameworks and delivery methodologies. Experience across multiple architectural domains, with a specialism in at least one of Business, Data, Application, Technology or Security Architecture.

Experience designing and delivering complex applications and technology solutions. Cloud experience across AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform. Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF or Zachman.

Experience with modelling tools such as UML, Archi Mate or Ardoq. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decisions.

Experience with wider technology platforms including Oracle, IBM and Salesforce would also be beneficial. What's on Offer? Opportunity to work across a variety of industries and challenging technology programmes. Exposure to a broad range of technologies, cloud platforms and architectural challenges. A collaborative technical community with opportunities for coaching and mentoring. Dedicated training budgets and support for professional certifications. Flexible technical career progression without the need to move into a traditional Partner track.

Hybrid working, typically a minimum of two days per week in the office or with clients. Competitive benefits package, including private healthcare, 25 days annual leave, pension, annual bonus and share ownership.