Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect Northampton | £50,000-£55,000 + Uncapped Bonus (5-15%) | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Established SME Finance Partner | Tech-Driven, Data-Centric, and Growth-Focused Culture

Proximity Recruitment is delighted to work with an ambitious and fast-evolving financial services business to appoint a Solutions Architect into their high-performing technical team. With over £1bn in funding arranged for UK SMEs, this company is on a mission to drive scalable impact through data-led decision making and powerful technical solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technical thinker with a passion for systems, automation, and analytics. You’ll work closely with commercial and strategic leaders, building and implementing solutions that improve performance, unlock insight, and transform the way the business operates.

• Technical Design & Implementation: Create scalable solutions across the business using tools such as Zoho CRM and Zoho Analytics.

• Business Process Automation: Spot inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and build custom functions to improve operations.

• Data Reporting & Analysis: Use SQL to develop dashboards and performance reports, surfacing insights to drive decision-making.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple departments to understand business needs and deliver value-adding solutions.

• CRM Customisation: Contribute to the development and enhancement of the company’s CRM platform, supporting sales and marketing effectiveness.

• 5+ years’ experience in CRM development, business analysis, or technical architecture roles.

• Proficiency in SQL, with a strong eye for data accuracy and insight generation.

• Solid experience in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Deluge.

• Confident communicator who can distil complex ideas into business-friendly solutions.

• Previous experience working with Zoho, Salesforce, or Microsoft Dynamics is highly beneficial.

This role offers a blend of autonomy, impact, and technical challenge in a business that genuinely values innovation. Benefits include:

• Uncapped Annual Bonus typically between 5-15% of base salary

• Flexible working with a hybrid structure

• Exposure to a collaborative and forward-thinking tech team

• Opportunities to own projects and make a measurable impact

• A stable, independent business with a decade-long track record of growth

If you're a problem-solver who enjoys working at the intersection of tech, data, and business improvement, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful—and shape the future of a growing brand.