Enterprise Solutions Architect

Vector Resourcing Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Resourcing Ltd. is seeking an Enterprise Solution Architect to own solution design across enterprise and operationally critical systems, translating business requirements into secure, resilient designs, working with business teams, delivery teams and technology suppliers to protect 24/7 operations.

The role follows an office-first hybrid approach: three days a week on site and two days remote, aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution architecture across multiple projects, aligning designs with business strategy and enterprise architecture principles.
• Translate business requirements into practical designs that balance operational risk, cost and delivery timescales.
• Design secure, highly available solutions for operationally critical systems.
• Define and validate non-functional requirements covering availability, resilience, recovery and performance.
• Shape API-first and event-driven integration across enterprise applications and operational systems.
• Define and assure Azure and GCP cloud architectures, including landing zones, identity, networking and governance.
• Embed security controls and relevant regulatory requirements into solution designs.
• Assure designs produced by internal and third-party architects, resolving gaps and maintaining architectural integrity through delivery.
• Lead architectural input into RFI/RFP processes, supplier evaluation and solution selection.
• Develop technology roadmaps that address resilience, security and sustainability, and guide architects delivering against them.

Job description

Our client is looking for an Enterprise Solution Architect to own solution design across enterprise and operationally critical systems. You will translate business requirements into secure, resilient designs, working with business teams, delivery teams and technology suppliers. This role focuses on delivering change while protecting their 24/7 operation.

The role follows an office-first hybrid approach: three days a week at on site and two days remote, managed around business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution architecture across multiple projects, aligning designs with business strategy and enterprise architecture principles.
• Translate business requirements into practical designs that balance operational risk, cost and delivery timescales.
• Design secure, highly available solutions for operationally critical systems.
• Define and validate non-functional requirements covering availability, resilience, recovery and performance.
• Shape API-first and event-driven integration across enterprise applications and operational systems.
• Define and assure Azure and GCP cloud architectures, including landing zones, identity, networking and governance.
• Embed security controls and relevant regulatory requirements into solution designs.
• Assure designs produced by internal and third-party architects, resolving gaps and maintaining architectural integrity through delivery.
• Lead architectural input into RFI/RFP processes, supplier evaluation and solution selection.
• Develop technology roadmaps that address resilience, security and sustainability, and guide architects delivering against them.