Solutions Architect (England)

Role: Solution Architect (Junior to Principal level)

Location: Locations; London, Manchester, Cambridge (Royston), Edinburgh, Belfast ( *2 days a week in the office* )

Salary Range : £40,000-£107,000 + Bonus & Travel Allowance

Brief Summary

Annapurna Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading consultancy to find a talented Solution Architect to join their Digital & Data team. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation projects across multiple sectors, using the latest technologies. The role is UK-based and follows a hybrid working model.

What to Expect

The Solution Architect will be instrumental in designing and delivering end-to-end solutions for complex business and technical challenges. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with engineering teams to set vision and define architectural guardrails.
• Supporting senior leadership in shaping business cases, including planning and estimating.
• Creating and assuring key architectural artefacts such as High-Level Designs and Technical Options Papers.
• Working across architectural domains, with deep expertise in at least one area: Business, Data, Application, Technology, or Security.
• Operating in agile environments and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A hands-on background in software engineering with experience leading technical teams.
• A strong understanding of architecture and delivery frameworks.
• Confidence working across architectural domains, with depth in at least one.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with industry trends.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) or frameworks like TOGAF or SAFe (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance for the employee and their family.
• 25 days of annual leave (plus an extra half-day on Christmas Eve), with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• A strong company pension scheme.
• Annual performance-related bonuses.
• Access to charitable and community initiatives.
• Tax-efficient perks like cycle-to-work and payroll giving schemes.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and support to enhance both technical and consulting skills.