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# Director, Solution Architecture & Enterprise Architecture

- **Company:** Cognite - AI for Industry
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Integration, SAS (Software), Data Management, Api Design
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=946943a4a888c90d

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Solution architecture?, * 8-12 12+ years of Solution Architecture experience across SaaS, cloud, data platforms, or enterprise-scale implementations.

 * Proven track record leading technical teams or architecture communities in complex, data-centric environments.
 * Strong experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills:

 * Deep expertise in data integration, data modeling, cloud-native architectures, API design, and performance engineering.
 * Strong communication and executive presence-able to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences
 * Ability to drive architectural consistency and influence technical decision-making across pods and functions.

## Description

* Ensure consistent, high-quality design practices, reference architectures, and performance standards across all pods.
 * Oversee architecture readiness in scoping, design, implementation, and go-live phases.

Customer Value Realization

 * Champion a value-led architecture approach where solution design directly supports measurable customer outcomes.
 * Act as a senior technical advisor for strategic accounts-supporting escalations with clarity, empathy, and strong technical judgment.
 * Ensure architecture drives performance, scalability, and long-term adoption., * Partner with Sales, Product, and Delivery leadership to shape technical approaches that unlock expansion and scale.
 * Support pre-sales architectural scoping and ensure technical feasibility for complex engagements.
 * Drive technical excellence that accelerates customer onboarding and reduces implementation friction.

Operational & Delivery Quality Management

 * Ensure SAs deliver robust, supportable, and scalable architectures aligned with Cognite's delivery standards.
 * Improve efficiency and predictability by driving reuse of architecture patterns, accelerators, and deployment packs.
 * Track design quality, technical risks, and architecture-related delivery health indicators across the portfolio.

Team Leadership & Development

 * Ensure personal delivery participation remains capped at 20% utilization to prioritize capability uplift, coaching, and architectural consistency
 * Lead, mentor, and upskill the region's Solution Architect community with a strong focus on capability development.
 * Create and maintain the SA competency model, learning pathways, and coaching structures.
 * Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and technical leadership across pods., * Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Industry Innovation & Solutions to align solution designs with platform strategy.
 * Partner with PM, DE, and DS leaders to ensure cohesive end-to-end delivery.
 * Support the creation of repeatable best practices, templates, and standardized architecture methods


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