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# Senior Solution Architect

- **Company:** Stakeholdersact
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Component Analysis, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Information Technology, Devsecops, Microservices
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-solution-architect/46502304

## About the Role

and designsCreate comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other required documentationKnowledge and Skills Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail.Excellent planning, documentation and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of design and implementation of solutions and systems using custom built and CoTS / MoTS applications hosted in the cloud and on-prem.Experience designing solutions including policy administration systems, ERP and customer / agent-facing portals.Substantial knowledge of the system development life cycle and the scaled agile methodology. Certifications preferred.TOGAF certification is a significant plus.Demonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design, using state of the art rule/framework-based architecture, object-oriented component analysis and proficiency in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture and enterprise application
architecture.Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud technologies.Experience in integration architectures from Service Bus to API mediation and event bus models.Strong knowledge of contemporary technologies and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner.Experience developing roadmaps outlining the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from current to desired stateBachelor's degree or above in Computer science or related tech discipline or equivalent work experienceDeep Knowledge and proven hands-on experience with cloud technologies7+ years' of IT experience with 6+ years of architecture experienceDemonstrated leadership skillsIf you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the
candidate we are looking for!

## Description

Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teamsExplore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the organisationReview high-level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applicationsBe the responsible individual to identify technology risk(s) of initiatives you are leading as an architect and develop corresponding mitigation strategiesStay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting-edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutionsSupport the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy.Collaborate with development teams and assist with the application of Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture


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