Solutions Architect

Sterling Cross Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Solution Architect to design and deliver strategic technology solutions across key client accounts. The role involves working on large-scale programs, influencing architectural direction, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development and involvement in community initiatives.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Laptop and phone

Flexible working options

Access to training and certifications

Employee discounts

Wellness initiatives

Involvement in sports and events

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in enterprise architecture and technical design.
• Hands-on experience in delivering scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Expertise in one widely-used technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Shaping enterprise technology strategies aligned with architecture goals.
• Presenting recommendations to executive teams.
• Mentoring team members in architecture capabilities.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Technical design

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft .NET

Job description

Solution Architect
Up to 90,000 + Benefits + Bonus
Location Manchester/Edinburgh – Office Based Contracted Hours Permanent – Full Time

Make a Bigger Impact in Your Career

Looking for more than just your next role? This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where technology, transformation, and innovation come together to make a real difference.You’ll work on high-profile projects that shape industries and support communities, alongside teams that value collaboration and big thinking.

What’s the Role?

We’re looking for a Solution Architect to help design and deliver strategic technology solutions across a key client account.You’ll work on large-scale programmes involving complex systems and multiple technology domains, contributing to architecture roadmaps and guiding delivery from end to end.
This role sits at the heart of a forward-thinking architecture team, with plenty of scope to influence direction, engage senior stakeholders, and bring fresh ideas to life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Shaping enterprise technology strategies and ensuring they align with long-term architecture goals
• Presenting recommendations and technical insights to executive teams and governance groups
• Driving adherence to design principles and architectural standards
• Mentoring and supporting team members as part of a growing architecture capability

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in enterprise architecture and technical design
• Hands-on experience delivering end-to-end solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective
• Expertise in at least one widely-used technology stack (e.g., Microsoft .NET)
• Strategic thinking and awareness of how technology trends can shape future outcomes
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially when working with senior stakeholders

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary package
• Pension, life assurance, and private healthcare
• Laptop, phone, and flexible working options
• Access to training, certifications, and career development resources
• Employee discounts and wellness initiatives
• Involvement in sports, events, and volunteering opportunities

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