Solutions Architect

• Own end-to-end solution architecture across application, data, integration, infrastructure and security layers.

• Produce High Level Designs, Architecture Decision Records and technical documentation.

• Design cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure.

• Define API-first, event-driven and microservices architectures.

• Work closely with software engineers, data engineers, product teams and stakeholders.

• Lead architecture workshops and present designs to technical governance boards.

• Ensure solutions align with security, performance and operational requirements.

• Support delivery teams through implementation and provide technical leadership.

• Drive best practice across DevOps, CI/CD and engineering standards.

• Mentor engineers and contribute to architecture communities.

• Strong focus on:

• End-to-end solution design

• Re-architecting / “rip and replace” legacy systems

• Data migration strategy

• Technology selection and trade-offs

• Workflow and system orchestration

• Expected to work closely with BA outputs to shape solution direction

• Needs strong understanding of scalable, modern architectures and AI-enabled workflows.

Experience Required

• Proven background delivering architecture on large-scale transformation programmes.

• Strong experience within consultancy or client-facing environments.

• Ability to operate across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

• Experience producing architecture artefacts and supporting governance processes.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working within regulated environments such as financial services, insurance, healthcare or government is advantageous.

• Previous experience leading distributed engineering teams.

Candidate Profile

You are a hands-on Solutions Architect ideally from a consultancy background who combines strong technical depth with excellent stakeholder engagement. You enjoy solving complex problems, influencing engineering teams and delivering high-quality solutions across cloud, data and digital transformation programmes

Our client is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering complex transformation programmes across public and private sector organisations. They are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native platforms and enterprise applications. You will work closely with engineering, data, AI and product teams to define architecture, guide delivery and ensure scalable, secure solutions.