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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Saga Plc
- **Location:** Folkestone, UK
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Togaf
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careershub.saga.co.uk/members/?j=3582&lang=en&

## About the Role

As our new Solution Architect, you will have proven experience delivering quality technical designs on time and to an appropriate level of detail and quality.

Ideally, you will come with architectural experience within a regulated industry, however we are open to considering candidates with an appetite for learning and growing with the role.

Other skills and experience required includes:

 * Experience in technical analysis of complex systems

 * Exposure to EA frameworks including TOGAF

 * Experience with Azure

 * Exposure to DevOps tooling

 * System integration design

 * Understand of route-to-live and environment requirements and design

 * Ideally have a Degree in Technology, Engineering, or another related field

 * Experience in agile, product-led, or hybrid delivery environments

## Description

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for defining end-to-end solution architectures that align with business objectives, technology strategy and architectural standards.

Other accountabilities will include:

 * Producing and maintaining solution architecture artefacts, including high-level and detailed designs, integration patterns, data flows and deployment models.

 * Ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, supportable and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle.

 * Evaluating technology options and make informed design recommendations based on business value, risk, and long-term sustainability.

 * Reviewing and approving solution designs through established governance and assurance processes.

 * Identifying, assessing, and managing architecture risks, assumptions, dependencies and technical constraints.

 * Ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture principles, security policies, regulatory requirements and technology standards.

 * Contributing to the continuous improvement of architecture frameworks, governance processes and standards.

 * Acting as the architectural lead across change initiatives, supporting successful delivery from concept through to implementation

 * Supporting planning, estimation and delivery activities by providing architectural guidance and technical expertise.

 * Translating complex technical concepts into clear and actionable information for both technical and non-technical audiences.

 * Influencing decision-making through evidence-based recommendations and effective communications.

 * Presenting solution options, risks and recommendations to governance forums and senior stakeholders.

 * Promoting architecture best practice, modern engineering principles and design excellence across technology teams.

 * Supporting the development and adoption of reusable patterns, reference architectures and architectural standards.

 * Working with third-party suppliers and partners to ensure external solutions align with architectural standards and business requirements.

 * Reviewing supplier proposals, technical designs and implementation approach to ensure quality and value for money.