Solution Architect - Manchester

Solution ArchitectLocation: London / Hybrid (approx. 2 days per week)Salary: Up to £95,000

Were looking for an experienced Solution Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a leading technology and consulting environment, working on complex transformation programmes across a variety of sectors.

This is a great opportunity for an architect who enjoys staying close to engineering while taking ownership of solution design, technical direction and senior stakeholder engagement.

The role

• Creating and assuring key architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs, Technical Options Papers and key design decisions

• Working closely with engineering teams, often acting as the lead technical SME

• Defining technical vision and establishing architectural guardrails

• Supporting senior stakeholders with cases for change, cost estimation and detailed planning

• Working across multiple architectural domains, including Business, Data, Application, Technology and Security

• Working across varied projects, clients and technology stacks

What were looking for

• Strong hands-on Software Engineering background

• Experience leading engineering teams delivering applications and services

• Proven Solution Architecture experience

• Strong understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies

• Ability to operate across architectural domains, with deeper expertise in at least one area

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Confident working with multiple technical and business stakeholders in fast-paced environments

Experience may include:

• Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP

• Architecture: TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF

• Delivery: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban

• Modelling: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq

• Wider platforms including Oracle, IBM and Salesforce

Package

• Salary up to £95,000

• Private healthcare for you and your family

• Generous company pension scheme

• Annual performance-based bonus

If youre a Solution Architect who combines strong architecture expertise with an engineering mindset and enjoys solving complex technology challenges, simply apply below or get in touch to find out more!