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Solution Architect

Anson McCadeUK, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 28 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Role: Solution Architect

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid Working & Client Travel)

Why This Solution Architect Opportunity Could Be Your Next Career Move

Join a leading innovation and technology consultancy where you'll work on complex transformation programmes across multiple industries, helping organisations design and deliver technology solutions that create meaningful business outcomes.

This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, strategic thinking and hands-on collaboration while working alongside talented engineers, product specialists and consultants on a diverse range of projects.

What's in It for You as a Solution Architect?
  • Work across a variety of sectors, technologies and business challenges
  • Choice of a technical career path without moving into people management
  • Access to industry-leading training, certifications and learning budgets
  • Exposure to AWS, Azure, GCP and other leading technology platforms
  • Hybrid working with flexibility around client and office commitments
  • Collaborative and supportive technology community
  • Private healthcare for you and your family
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Share ownership opportunities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy additional days
How You'll Shape Success as a Solution Architect
  • Design and assure architecture solutions for complex transformation programmes
  • Produce key architecture artefacts including High-Level Designs, Technical Options Papers and Architectural Decision Records
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to define solution visions and architectural guardrails
  • Support business leaders in shaping technology strategies and investment cases
  • Lead technical discussions across multiple stakeholder groups
  • Guide delivery teams through complex technical and architectural decisions
  • Work across cloud, application, data, security and technology architecture domains
  • Contribute to solution planning, cost estimation and roadmap development
What We're Looking for in a Solution Architect
  • Strong software engineering background with experience leading technical teams
  • Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions
  • Solid understanding of architecture and delivery methodologies
  • Expertise in at least one architectural domain such as Business, Data, Application, Technology or Security Architecture
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work through complex challenges
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments
  • Passion for continuous improvement and professional development
Bonus Experience for a Solution Architect
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, Salesforce, Oracle, IBM or other enterprise platforms
  • TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF or similar architecture frameworks
  • Knowledge of UML, ArchiMate or architecture modelling tools
  • Cloud and architecture certifications
  • Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives
Ready to Apply for This Solution Architect Position?

If you're looking for a role that combines architecture leadership, business impact and exposure to cutting-edge technology, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where you'll help organisations solve complex challenges while continuing to develop your own expertise and career.


Skills

GCP
Oracle
AWS
Agile
Azure

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