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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, High-Level Architecture, Oracle (Applications), Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, UML, Zachman Framework, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Archimate, Togaf, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/solution-architect/anson-mccade-job108183820

## About the Role

* A strong hands-on software engineering background, with experience leading engineering teams in the delivery of applications and services.
 * A solid understanding of solution architecture, software delivery and architectural methodologies.
 * Experience across multiple architectural domains, with specialist expertise in at least one of the following: Business, Data, Application, Technology or Security Architecture.
 * Experience working with cloud technologies and modern technology platforms.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
 * A proactive approach to continuous learning, professional development and technical improvement.

Technical Skills and Technologies

Experience with a range of the following technologies, frameworks and tools would be advantageous:

 * Cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
 * Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman and MODAF.
 * Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum and Kanban.
 * Modelling tools: UML, ArchiMate and Ardoq.
 * Enterprise technology platforms: Oracle, IBM and Salesforce.

Relevant certifications in architecture frameworks, cloud platforms or associated technologies are beneficial.

The organisation takes a technology-agnostic approach, selecting the most appropriate tools and platforms for each project. Candidates with experience across multiple leading technology vendors are particularly encouraged to apply.

## Description

* Develop, review and assure key architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs, Technical Options Papers and Key Design Decisions.
 * Work closely with engineering teams, taking a lead subject matter expert role to define architectural vision and establish architectural guardrails.
 * Support senior stakeholders in developing business cases for change, including cost estimation and detailed delivery planning.
 * Apply architecture and delivery methodologies to design robust, scalable and secure technology solutions.
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to solve complex technical and business problems.
 * Contribute to agile delivery practices across client engagements and internal projects.
 * Promote technical excellence, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the wider technology community.
 * Work across different architectural domains, ensuring solutions meet business, data, application, technology and security requirements.