Solution Architect - Manchester

We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a leading technology and consulting environment, working on complex transformation programmes across a variety of sectors.

This is a great opportunity for an architect who enjoys staying close to engineering while taking ownership of solution design, technical direction and senior stakeholder engagement. The role

• Creating and assuring key architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs, Technical Options Papers and key design decisions
• Working closely with engineering teams, often acting as the lead technical SME
• Defining technical vision and establishing architectural guardrails
• Supporting senior stakeholders with cases for change, cost estimation and detailed planning
• Working across multiple architectural domains, including Business, Data, Application, Technology and Security
• Working across varied projects, clients and technology stacks

• Strong hands-on Software Engineering background
• Experience leading engineering teams delivering applications and services
• Proven Solution Architecture experience
• Strong understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies
• Ability to operate across architectural domains, with deeper expertise in at least one area
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Confident working with multiple technical and business stakeholders in fast-paced environments

Experience may include:

• Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Architecture: TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF
• Delivery: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
• Modelling: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq
• Wider platforms including Oracle, IBM and Salesforce