> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2239056-solutions-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2239056-solutions-architect). 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). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** Technopride Ltd - **Location:** Guildford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Architectural Patterns, DevOps, Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Event Driven Architecture, Serverless Computing, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815038972-solutions-architect ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to drive high-quality architectural design, governance, and technical leadership across complex enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in hybrid and on-premises environments, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to guide teams in delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions., * Extensive experience defining, documenting, and architecting solutions across hybrid and on-premises cloud environments, including integration with legacy systems. * Strong background providing architectural support to DevOps teams and working within Agile delivery environments. * Proven experience in technical selection processes, including RFI/RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, and third-party product assurance. * Experience leading architectural design authorities and working within enterprise architectural governance and portfolio management frameworks. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels-from executive leadership to technical teams. * Broad knowledge of modern IT technologies, architectural patterns, and styles, including event-driven architecture, serverless, microservices, SOA, and layered architectures. * Ability to clearly convey architectural decisions and rationale through documentation, presentations, and discussions. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to drive high-quality architectural design, governance, and technical leadership across complex enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in hybrid and on-premises environments, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to guide teams in delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Architectural Delivery & Governance * Produce, review, and ensure delivery of all architectural artefacts required under the established development methodology. * Identify architectural, technical, and security risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are defined, communicated, and executed in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. * Ensure that architecture decisions, deviations, risks, and impacts are clearly communicated and agreed upon with all stakeholders. * Provide design assurance to confirm that implemented solutions align with approved architectures, standards, and quality expectations. Technical Leadership * Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other solution architects. * Drive alignment of the technology landscape with the enterprise target architecture, including identifying and planning for legacy system retirement. * Support solution delivery teams by offering architectural expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Stakeholder Engagement * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, project managers, operations, and senior leadership to ensure architectural clarity and alignment. * Communicate complex architectural concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders using clear and effective techniques. Skills & Experience Essential * Extensive experience defining, documenting, and architecting solutions across hybrid and on-premises cloud environments, including integration with legacy systems. * Strong background providing architectural support to DevOps teams and working within Agile delivery environments. * Proven experience in technical selection processes, including RFI/RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, and third-party product assurance. * Experience leading architectural design authorities and working within enterprise architectural governance and portfolio management frameworks. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels-from executive leadership to technical teams. * Broad knowledge of modern IT technologies, architectural patterns, and styles, including event-driven architecture, serverless, microservices, SOA, and layered architectures. * Ability to clearly convey architectural decisions and rationale through documentation, presentations, and discussions. 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