Solutions Architect (United Kingdom)

Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect, you’ll play a vital role in designing robust, scalable, and secure systems that address complex business challenges. Working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, you’ll help shape innovative technical solutions that align with strategic goals and deliver tangible value.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-level and detailed system architectures that meet business and technical requirements across complex platforms.

• Partner with business leaders, internal teams, and external vendors to translate business objectives into actionable technical designs.

• Define and maintain a technology roadmap aligned to client strategy, identifying opportunities for innovation and enhancement.

• Design integration strategies for disparate systems, ensuring seamless data flow, reliability, and scalability.

• Provide architectural guidance to development teams to ensure fidelity to design principles and technical best practices.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal security standards, covering areas like data protection and disaster recovery.

• Maintain comprehensive architectural and design documentation for current and future projects.

• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring architectural robustness and long-term maintainability.

• We operate a flexible hybrid working model, encouraging in-office collaboration at least two days a week while allowing for remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Solution Architect, Software Architect, or equivalent technical role.

• Proven track record designing enterprise-level solutions across various platforms and technologies.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#).

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and modern architectural approaches.

• Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data management best practices.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST).

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps environments.

Additional Information

• Private healthcare for you and your family.

• 25 days annual leave plus a bonus half-day on Christmas Eve, with the option to purchase additional leave.

• Generous pension contribution scheme.

• Annual performance-related bonus.

• Equity ownership opportunities.

• Cycle-to-work, charitable giving, and other tax-efficient benefit schemes.