Solutions Architect

We are looking for an experienced Lead Solution Architect to join a large-scale transformation program. This role requires a strategic thinker who can provide architecture leadership, drive end-to-end solution design, and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own the end-to-end solution architecture for complex transformation initiatives.
  • Provide architecture leadership across multiple product teams, platforms, and technology domains.
  • Create and communicate a clear architecture vision aligned with business objectives.
  • Establish architecture principles, standards, guardrails, and reusable patterns.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Leads, Tech Leads, and Delivery Leads to ensure successful solution delivery.
  • Identify and mitigate cross-team dependencies, integration challenges, and architectural risks.
  • Align solutions with enterprise architecture standards and long-term strategic goals.
  • Drive architecture governance and promote best practices across teams.
  • Mentor and coach technical teams on architectural thinking and design approaches.
  • Communicate architecture decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or Architecture Leadership roles.
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale operational, mission-critical, or transformation programs.
  • Strong expertise in end-to-end solution design across multiple domains and teams.
  • Experience working within Agile, Product-Based, or Mission-Led delivery environments.
  • Strong knowledge of modern architecture principles including:
  • AWS Cloud (preferred)
  • Microservices Architecture
  • API-led Integration
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Canonical Data Models
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance business, technical, cost, and delivery considerations.
  • Experience coaching and mentoring technical teams.

Job Details

Company
Us3 Consulting
Location
Luton, England, United Kingdom
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