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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Ilford, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £221,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8cc3c45dfb7d3cd8

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience in solutions architecture
 * AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification (or demonstrable equivalent expertise)
 * Experience designing enterprise solutions across cloud platforms
 * Strong understanding of scalability, security, compliance and cost optimisation
 * Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
 * Experience working within collaborative, delivery-focused teams

## Description

* Requirements: Master's degree in Computer Science; AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification
 * Domain: Enterprise solutions architecture · cloud technologies

What you would doTypical responsibilities could include:

 * Designing enterprise solutions that align with client business objectives and technical requirements
 * Translating complex business needs into scalable, secure and cost-effective technical architectures
 * Collaborating with delivery teams, engineers and stakeholders to guide solution implementation
 * Evaluating and recommending technology choices and architectural patterns
 * Ensuring solutions comply with enterprise standards, security protocols and best practices
 * Mentoring and supporting delivery teams throughout the solution lifecycle
 * Engaging with clients to understand evolving requirements and refine architectural approaches, What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
 * Exposure to diverse, high-impact enterprise projects and cutting-edge technologies
 * Opportunity to influence architectural decisions and shape solution delivery
 * Scope to develop leadership and mentoring capabilities
 * Collaboration with talented specialists across the STEM sector
 * Flexibility across multiple UK locations and contract-based engagement
 * Potential for progression toward principal or lead architect responsibilities, where supported by the role and delivery
 * Professional development through exposure to varied enterprise environments and emerging technologies


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