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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Solutions Architects - **Company:** Prosource - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, ArcGIS (Software), IBM Maximo, Mobile Application Software, Microsoft Dynamics, Virtual Desktops, Web Platforms, Oracle Hyperion, Enterprise Software Applications, IT Architecture, Performance Monitor, Integration Frameworks - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://prosource.it/careers/vacancies/2833-it-solutions-architect-contract-permanent-2-2/ ## About the Role * Demonstrable experience as a Solutions Architect within large-scale programmes * Strong background working across multiple concurrent projects / portfolios * Experience operating within a structured Enterprise Architecture / governance environment * Proven ability to lead architecture assurance and design across complex ecosystems * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including senior business and technical leadership Technical & Architectural Expertise * Strong experience in enterprise application design and integration * Exposure to cloud platforms and infrastructure architecture * Experience developing secure, scalable, and supportable solutions * Knowledge of data, security and integration architectures Vendor & Commercial * Experience working with and assuring third-party vendors and system integrators * Involvement in RFPs, design assurance, and delivery oversight Methods & Governance, strong understanding of: * Architecture standards and frameworks * Governance processes and stage gates * Agile and Waterfall delivery models ## Description We are seeking experienced IT Solutions Architects to provide architectural leadership across a major programme of work. You will be responsible for ensuring all programme projects are robust, compliant, and aligned to enterprise strategy, delivering long-term value and supporting the organisation's digital roadmap. Operating at programme level, you will act as the key interface between delivery teams and Enterprise Architecture, ensuring consistency, governance and alignment across multiple interdependent initiatives., * Provide programme-wide architecture oversight across multiple projects * Ensure consistency in design patterns, integration strategy and technology selection * Act as the primary interface between programme delivery and Enterprise Architecture (EA) * Support delivery teams in designing scalable, secure and supportable solutions Architecture Governance & Assurance * Establish and embed architectural governance across forums such as: * Architecture Review Board * Design Authority * Solution Assurance forums * Review and assure vendor-produced architecture artefacts * Conduct architecture reviews at key stages (discovery, design, delivery) Enterprise Architecture Alignment * Ensure solutions align to enterprise standards and guardrails, and technology roadmaps Group and domain strategy * Facilitate governance checkpoints and manage architecture escalations / waivers * Maintain awareness of evolving enterprise standards and innovations Solution Design & Delivery Assurance * Validate that solutions: + Meet business objectives + Integrate effectively with existing platforms + Comply with data, security and interoperability standards + Ensure effective use of enterprise platforms, shared services and integration frameworks Governance & Documentation * Produce and maintain high-quality architecture artefacts including: + Solution Architecture Documents (SADs) + High-level and detailed designs + Architecture decision logs + Integration/interface specifications + Roadmaps and impact assessments * Support programme teams in securing timely approvals through governance Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement * Work closely with: + Programme leadership, PMs and SMEs + Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data and Infrastructure teams + Third-party vendors across design, procurement and delivery + Lead vendor assurance across architecture design and integration What to bring Key Technology & Domain Experience (Highly Desirable) We are seeking architects with a blend of expertise across the following domains, with the expectation that the overall team will cover multiple areas: * Oracle EPM (EPBCS) * Microsoft Dynamics 365 * PowerFactory * System performance tools (e.g. PI) * Sustainability applications / energy systems * Customer websites and digital platforms * Infrastructure (including cloud and virtual desktop environments) * IBM Maximo (MAS / EAM / APM) * ESRI ArcGIS (including web and mobile applications) ## Related Videos - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Keith Cirkle of GitHub on React Fatigue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1265-keith-cirkle-of-github-on-react-fatigue) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Creating compelling cross-device foldable experiences on the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1173-creating-compelling-cross-device-foldable-experiences-on-the-web) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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