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# IT Solutions Architect

- **Company:** JAM Recruitment
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Salary:** £170,771.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, IT Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Togaf
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/solution-architect/jam-recruitment-ltd-job108273437

## About the Role

* Experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables

 * Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems

 * Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF

 * Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes

 * Previous experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Technical Authority

## Description

In the Enterprise IT Solution Architecture team, we are experiencing high growth and are working across a breadth of capabilities, including several hundred services and projects, supplier refreshes and the design and implementation of new architecture. The team are a committed group of professionals who are focused on delivering against our company strategy, as we invest in the modernisation of our people and our IT environment across a global landscape.

Working within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies. To specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas

Core Duties :

Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework

Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects

Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose

Ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively

Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams

Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying technical risks