Solution Architect

• Translate business requirements into clear end-to-end solution architectures.
• Define target architectures and develop transition roadmaps.
• Review the current ("as-is") architecture and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Ensure solutions meet security, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Provide integration designs for existing systems.
• Align solutions with enterprise roadmaps and contribute to shaping future technology direction.

Technical Leadership

• Offer technical oversight during solution delivery and resolve complex design challenges.
• Act as a bridge between delivery teams and technical functions within IT.
• Support decisions relating to policies such as data residency.
• Feed into and influence enterprise architecture roadmaps.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Explain solution options clearly and support stakeholders in making informed choices.
• Build trusted relationships with business and IT leaders.
• Drive consensus and influence key technical and strategic decisions.

Innovation, Governance & Risk

• Research emerging technologies and industry trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Highlight architectural risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain the information asset register.
• Ensure adherence to policies relating to security, compliance, and data handling.

• Experience working across one or more IT domains.
• Proven background as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS) and cloud-native architectures.
• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and API management.
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to identify and take ownership of technical challenges.
• Understanding of project delivery cycles and quality assurance principles.
• Motivation to learn and explore evolving technologies.
• Understanding of data governance and information security standards.

Desirable

• Experience in legal or professional services environments.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience with DevOps tooling and practices.
• Exposure to business analysis and large-scale business process changes.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers, including offshore teams.

Technology Experience

• Microsoft Azure: IaaS, PaaS, Azure AD, Azure DevOps
• Windows 365, Microsoft 365, Power Platform
• Integration technologies
• Identity and Access Management
• AI capabilities
• Enterprise applications (document management, case management, CRM, finance)
• Solid networking and infrastructure knowledge
• Agile and other project delivery methodologies