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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, High-Level Architecture, Oracle (Applications), Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, UML, Zachman Framework, Google Cloud, Archimate, Togaf
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/solution-architect/anson-mccade-job107741435

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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