Cloud Solutions Architect

Metanoia Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metanoia Consulting's client is hiring a Solution Architect to design scalable architectures and guide engineering teams. You will work with TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF; SAFe, Scrum, Kanban; and modeling tools such as UML, ArchiMate and Ardoq to shape high‑level designs and architectural guardrails.

You will collaborate with developers and stakeholders, support cost estimation and detailed planning, and promote agile best practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on software engineering background with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., High Level Design, Technical Options Paper).
• Lead architecture discussions with Engineering teams and establish architectural guardrails.
• Support leaders in shaping cases for change, including cost estimation and planning.
• Apply agile best practices and collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Hybrid working with client site or office, with at least two days on-site per week.

Skills

Leadership & collaboration

Problem solving

Agile mindset

Communication with stakeholders

Continuous improvement

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman Framework

MODAF

SAFe

Scrum

Kanban

UML

ArchiMate

Ardoq

Job description

One of our clients, a global innovation and transformation consulting firm is looking to hire Solution Architect.

While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:

• Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF
• Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
• Modeling tools: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq

What you can expect :

• Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design)
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.
• Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.
• Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You'll be using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projects
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.
• An environment that deeply cares about its values

Qualifications

Essential requirements :

Even if you don't meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to.

• Hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.
• Clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Operate confidently across all architectural domains with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology, and Security.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking
• You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.

We're technology agnostic, using the right tools for the job at hand, and you'll have access to our strong partnerships with AWS, Azure and GCP.

We're interested to hear from Solution Architects with experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce and more

Please note, no visa sponsorship provided for this role.