Solutions Architect (12 Months FTC)
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Solutions Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping new technology products. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with business needs. Working across multiple projects, you will collaborate closely with the technology team and various business units to drive innovation and ensure the successful delivery of robust technology solutions.
The ideal candidate will have an innovative mindset, a keen attention to detail, a strong understanding of risk management, and the ability to develop and communicate well-documented architectural solutions for a diverse range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with business analysts, technology specialists, and internal stakeholders to develop technology solutions aligned with business and technical strategies.
* Specify, design, and select appropriate technologies, including open-source, cloud-native, SaaS, and licensed software solutions.
* Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and frameworks for solution architecture, ensuring adherence to security, data protection, compliance, and service quality standards.
* Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), system architectures, and interface specifications.
* Facilitate and document Solution Architecture Workshops to develop solutions that meet strategic and business objectives.
* Maintain application and data maps for both current and future technology landscapes.
* Define and document system interfaces, data models, and infrastructure from conceptual, logical, and technical perspectives.
* Work closely with delivery teams (PMs, BAs, QAs) to define and document success criteria, user stories, project tasks, test plans, and acceptance criteria.
Required Skills & Experience
* 7+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect in complex SME technology environments.
* Experience leading system development and integration projects with budgets ranging from £100k to £2M+.
* Proven track record as the lead solution architect within mid-sized technology teams (25–100 people).
* Experience serving as the primary architectural point of contact for stakeholders, leading solution design across technology teams.
* Expertise in designing scalable and effective technology solutions for user bases ranging from 50 to 50,000 users.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
* Strong background in technology solutions architecture, with experience in application delivery, infrastructure, and integration projects.
* Understanding of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman, as well as Agile, DevOps, and ITIL practices.
* Expertise in technologies including Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Microsoft data products, ERP systems (preferably SAP), C#, microservice architectures, API integrations, headless CMS, and event-driven systems.
* Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from front-line teams to C-suite executives.
* Experience working closely with Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA Testers, and technology specialists in small, cross-functional teams.
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