> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2215229-solution-architect-enterprise-platforms-integration-data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2215229-solution-architect-enterprise-platforms-integration-data). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOLUTION ARCHITECT - ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS, INTEGRATION & DATA - **Company:** Broster Buchanan - **Location:** Stevenage, UK - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Middleware, High-Level Architecture, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Information Management, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, Salesforce.Com, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Togaf, Event Driven Architecture, Api Design, Microservices - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/solution-architect-enterprise-platforms-integration-data/57276375 ## About the Role You will need proven experience in solution architecture, with the ability to work across business, application, integration, data and technology considerations. Your experience should include: * Designing solutions across complex enterprise technology environments * Creating high-level designs and effective architecture artefacts * Cloud and hybrid architectures involving IaaS, PaaS and SaaS * Integration architecture, APIs, middleware and enterprise data flows * Data architecture, migration and information management considerations * Security-by-design, resilience and regulatory compliance * Identifying architectural risks, assumptions and dependencies * Assessing options and making clear, evidence-based recommendations * Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders * Supporting projects delivered through Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methods Experience with Microsoft Azure, Oracle Fusion or Salesforce would be particularly valuable. Knowledge of API-first design, event-driven architecture, microservices or enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF would also be beneficial. Previous experience within infrastructure, utilities, transport, defence, engineering or another regulated or operationally critical sector would be advantageous but is not essential. ## Description You will work across a varied environment encompassing operational platforms, work management systems, ERP, middleware, cloud services, business intelligence and data warehousing. You will help project teams understand the complete end-to-end solution, reduce delivery risk and make informed architectural decisions. This is not a role confined to strategy or documentation. You will remain close to delivery, supporting initiatives from discovery and option assessment through high-level design, governance and implementation., As a Solution Architect, you will: * Translate business requirements into clear, deliverable solution architectures * Produce high-level designs, logical architecture models and technical decision records * Design secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective technology solutions * Define application interactions, integrations, APIs, data flows and dependencies * Assess current architecture and identify risks, gaps and opportunities for simplification * Evaluate solution options and communicate the associated costs, benefits and trade-offs * Guide delivery teams through design and implementation challenges * Ensure proposed solutions comply with enterprise architecture and security standards * Work alongside Enterprise Architects, Platform Architects and business stakeholders * Promote reuse of existing capabilities, common services and proven patterns * Present designs through architecture governance and review forums * Contribute to future-state architecture and wider technology improvement initiatives ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Solution Architecture: A Startup Perspective](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/778-solution-architecture-a-startup-perspective) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)