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# Solution Architect - IFS

- **Company:** iO Associates
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Enterprise Architecture Framework, Interoperability, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/FFE0137AE67BA48BDF

## About the Role

* Proven Solution Architecture experience within large transformation programmes
 * Strong IFS experience
 * Experience with integrations, APIs, and enterprise systems
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
 * Experience working closely with development teams

Nice to Have

 * Experience within retail, logistics, supply chain, or similar sectors
 * Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks

Ideal Profile

They're looking for someone who is:

 * Strong technically but pragmatic in their approach
 * Collaborative and consultative
 * Comfortable working in evolving environments
 * Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
 * Experienced enough to challenge appropriately while remaining flexible

## Description

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven, employee-owned organisation going through a significant digital transformation programme.

You'll be joining an organisation that values people just as highly as technology and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both systems and business outcomes.
The Opportunity

As a Solution Architect, you'll play a key role in delivering a large-scale ERP transformation programme while helping shape the future technology landscape.

Initially, the focus will be on supporting enterprise systems, integrations, and solution design across a complex technology ecosystem.

This role offers a combination of hands-on architecture and longer-term strategic influence.

Working Arrangement

 * Hybrid/primarily remote working
 * Typically 3-5 days onsite per month (project dependent)
 * Additional onsite presence may be required during key project phases

Key Responsibilities

 * Design scalable, secure, and practical solution architectures
 * Support enterprise integrations and system interoperability
 * Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners
 * Provide architectural guidance throughout delivery
 * Establish standards, documentation, and best practices
 * Support ongoing improvements and future roadmap planning

What They're Looking For

Essential

 * Proven Solution Architecture experience within large transformation programmes
 * Strong IFS experience
 * Experience with integrations, APIs, and enterprise systems
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
 * Experience working closely with development teams

Nice to Have

 * Experience within retail, logistics, supply chain, or similar sectors
 * Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks

Ideal Profile

They're looking for someone who is:

 * Strong technically but pragmatic in their approach
 * Collaborative and consultative
 * Comfortable working in evolving environments
 * Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
 * Experienced enough to challenge appropriately while remaining flexible


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