Hybrid Solution Architect — Enterprise Tech Strategy Lead

AQA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 11.5%

Healthcare (BUPA)

Wellbeing programmes

Volunteering opportunities

Hybrid working

Annual leave 25–30 days

Job summary

AQA is seeking a Solution Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture team and shape technology strategy across the organisation. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure solutions and provide architectural leadership from concept to delivery.

You will influence strategic technology decisions, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive governance across enterprise platforms and data environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms and integration approaches.
• Ability to communicate and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience balancing strategy with practical delivery across apps, infrastructure and data environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern solutions that meet business requirements while aligning with standards and delivery priorities.
• Provide architectural leadership and advice to stakeholders, project teams and technology colleagues.
• Drive architecture governance, roadmaps and horizon scanning to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

TOGAF

AWS

Azure

Job description

AQA is seeking a Solution Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture team and shape technology strategy across the organisation. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure solutions and provide architectural leadership from concept to delivery.

You will influence strategic technology decisions, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive governance across enterprise platforms and data environments.