Solution Architect

DXC Technology
Farnborough, UK
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£63,979.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) DevOps Systems Integration Enterprise Integration Api Design Microservices

Job description

You’ll work at the heart of major business and technology change initiatives, partnering with architects, engineers and business leaders to design solutions that deliver real value. Whether you’re helping modernise core mainframe platforms, defining enterprise-wide architecture roadmaps, or guiding development teams through delivery, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our clients’ technology ecosystems. The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. The role bridges the gap between business needs and technology, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that support digital transformation., 1. Solution Design & Architecture

  • Translate business requirements, process models, data models, and non-functional requirements into solution designs.
  • Produce high-quality architecture artefacts aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Define innovative, best-practice solutions (e.g., microservices, API-led architectures).
  1. Technical Leadership & Governance * Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams. * Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, security, and compliance requirements. * Validate technical designs against architecture standards and business objectives.

  2. Technology & Integration Strategy * Design system integrations and select appropriate platforms and technologies. * Ensure interoperability across systems, applications, and services. * Guide adoption of modern technologies such as cloud, APIs, and automation.

  3. Stakeholder Collaboration * Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Programme Managers, and Developers. * Communicate architecture vision to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Act as a bridge between business and engineering teams.

  4. Roadmap & Planning * Develop and maintain technical roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy. * Identify risks, dependencies, and future opportunities. * Support strategic transformation initiatives (e.g., legacy modernisation).

  5. Delivery Support * Support development through design oversight and solution assurance. * Contribute to prototypes, proof of concepts, or code where required. * Ensure delivery within time, cost, and quality constraints.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in solution architecture and system design.
  • Knowledge of:
  • Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS
  • Microservices and API-based architecture
  • DevOps and CI/CD practice
  • Experience in system integration and modernisation approaches.

Core Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and scalability.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

  • Experience of working in an Insurance business domain or in another relevant Banking and Finance domain.
  • Experience of cloud technologies, enterprise integration tools and extract, transformation and load (ETL) tools.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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