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# IT Solution Architect

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Togaf
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5890530741

## About the Role

* Understanding of the IT/software development lifecycle, including methodologies such as Agile, and associated reviews, policies, standards, and governance processes.
 * Proven experience in the design, development, and deployment of major IT applications and how those applications can support business processes.
 * Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

## Description

* Define the solution architecture and design for projects to meet business and system requirements within cost, timescale, and agreed architectural and technical frameworks.
 * Capture the as-is and to-be application, data, and technology architectures for assigned projects.
 * Provide Project Technical Authority leadership, ensuring the solution architecture and design are appropriate and communicated effectively.
 * Provide design management and governance through change and configuration management activities.
 * Govern architecture, drive adoption of standards, and manage the long-term health of the IT estate.
 * Work on international programmes and support digital transformation into a manufacturing environment.


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