Solution Architect
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Job Description:
At DXC Technology, we're helping some of the world's largest organisations modernise critical systems, transform customer experiences, and unlock the value of digital innovation.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our Digital Applications Transformation team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in complex transformation programmes, helping organisations move from legacy technology landscapes to modern, cloud-ready, API-driven architectures. We're passionate about building diverse, inclusive teams and actively encourage applications from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates, with support and adjustments available throughout the hiring process.
You'll work at the heart of major business and technology change initiatives, partnering with architects, engineers and business leaders to design solutions that deliver real value.
Whether you're helping modernise core mainframe platforms, defining enterprise-wide architecture roadmaps, or guiding development teams through delivery, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our clients' technology ecosystems.
Role Summary
The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. The role bridges the gap between business needs and technology, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that support digital transformation
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
1. Solution Design & Architecture
Translate business requirements, process models, data models, and non-functional requirements into solution designs
Produce high-quality architecture artefacts aligned with enterprise standards
Define innovative, best-practice solutions (e.g., microservices, API-led architectures)
2. Technical Leadership & Governance
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, security, and compliance requirements
Validate technical designs against architecture standards and business objectives
3. Technology & Integration Strategy
Design system integrations and select appropriate platforms and technologies
Ensure interoperability across systems, applications, and services
Guide adoption of modern technologies such as cloud, APIs, and automation
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Programme Managers, and Developers
Communicate architecture vision to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Act as a bridge between business and engineering teams
5. Roadmap & Planning
Develop and maintain technical roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy
Identify risks, dependencies, and future opportunities
Support strategic transformation initiatives (e.g., legacy modernisation)
6. Delivery Support
Support development through design oversight and solution assurance
Contribute to prototypes, proof of concepts, or code where required
Ensure delivery within time, cost, and quality constraints
Essential Skills/Qualifications:
Strong experience in solution architecture and system design
Knowledge of:
Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
Microservices and API-based architectures
DevOps and CI/CD practices
Experience in system integration and modernisation approaches
Core Competencies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and scalability
Desirable Skills/Qualifications:
Experience of working in an Insurance business domain or in another relevant Banking and Finance domain
Experience of cloud technologies, enterprise integration tools and extract, transformation and load (ETL) tools
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