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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** Artis Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** Stoke Gifford, UK - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, High-Level Architecture, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Operational Systems, Api Design - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815049177-solution-architect ## About the Role We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect with broad technical knowledge rather than a specialist in a single discipline. You'll be comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on solution design. You'll ideally have experience of: * Producing High-Level and Low-Level Solution Designs. * Designing enterprise-scale solutions across applications, infrastructure and data. * Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS. * API design, systems integration and modern integration patterns. * Identity, security and architecture governance. * Working with cross-functional teams to deliver business-focused technology solutions. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience with digital infrastructure, connected technologies, operational systems or asset management environments would be advantageous, although this is by no means essential. ## Description Solution Architect required by a leading professional services organisation based in Bristol. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solution Architect to join a well-established organisation embarking on an exciting technology transformation programme. Working as part of a collaborative architecture function, you'll play a key role in designing scalable, secure and integrated technology solutions across a diverse technology estate. This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week onsite in central Bristol (just a five-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads), with the remainder worked remotely. This arrangement can be flexible as and when required. The Role As a Solution Architect, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, project teams and technical specialists to translate business requirements into robust, end-to-end solution designs. You'll be responsible for producing architecture documentation, defining integration strategies, supporting governance processes and ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture principles. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across infrastructure, applications, cloud technologies and data, whilst influencing technical direction across multiple projects. Responsibilities * Produce high-quality High-Level Designs (HLDs) and, where appropriate, detailed Low-Level Designs (LLDs). * Lead solution discovery activities and translate business requirements into practical technical solutions. * Define integration approaches, APIs and data flows between enterprise platforms and business systems. * Support architecture governance, technical design reviews and solution assurance activities. * Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, resilience and operational support requirements. * Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. * Contribute to architecture standards, best practice and reusable design patterns. About You We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect with broad technical knowledge rather than a specialist in a single discipline. You'll be comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on solution design. You'll ideally have experience of: * Producing High-Level and Low-Level Solution Designs. * Designing enterprise-scale solutions across applications, infrastructure and data. * Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS. * API design, systems integration and modern integration patterns. * Identity, security and architecture governance. * Working with cross-functional teams to deliver business-focused technology solutions. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience with digital infrastructure, connected technologies, operational systems or asset management environments would be advantageous, although this is by no means essential. What's on Offer * Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 * 10% annual bonus * Excellent benefits package * Hybrid working (3 days per week in central Bristol) * Modern offices within a five-minute walk of Bristol Temple Meads * The opportunity to work on a wide variety of technology transformation initiatives * A collaborative architecture team with genuine influence across the organisation * Ongoing investment in technology and professional development ## Related Videos - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [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) ## 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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)