Lead Solution Architect

Addition Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive engineering firm in Derby seeks a Senior Architect to lead the design of infrastructure and End User Compute solutions for a groundbreaking clean energy program. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in infrastructure architecture, proven technical governance skills, and the ability to mentor teams. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for further certifications

A culture valuing diversity and inclusivity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture and End User Compute environments.
• Ability to lead technical design authority for multiple projects.
• Relevant certifications in architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for infrastructure and EUC domains.
• Provide governance and assurance across projects.
• Design integrated solutions for enterprise systems.
• Drive standards for cloud platforms and digital infrastructure.
• Mentor technical teams in architectural best practices.
• Maintain reference architectures for infrastructure delivery.

Skills

Deep expertise in infrastructure architecture

Strong knowledge of integration and cloud adoption

Proven ability to lead governance

Excellent stakeholder engagement

Experience coaching architects

Relevant certifications (TOGAF, ITIL, Microsoft)

Job description

Overview

This is a senior architecture role with a purpose: helping to deliver the digital backbone for one of the UK’s most exciting clean energy programmes. You’ll shape the design of infrastructure and End User Compute solutions that support the development of next-generation nuclear technology — a key part of the global move towards greener, more sustainable energy.

• Location: Derby
• Working: 2-3 times a week on site
• Package: Up to £86,940 + benefits
• Industry: Engineering / Technology

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading architecture for infrastructure and EUC domains, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with business strategy.
• Acting as the technical design authority, providing governance and assurance across multiple projects.
• Designing solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise systems and support a sustainable IT landscape.
• Working closely with stakeholders to shape requirements into practical, future-ready designs.
• Driving standards for cloud platforms, workplace technologies, and digital infrastructure.
• Mentoring and guiding technical teams, embedding architectural best practice.
• Defining and maintaining reference architectures and reusable patterns for infrastructure and EUC delivery.

Main Skills Needed

• Deep expertise in infrastructure architecture and End User Compute environments.
• Strong knowledge of integration, cloud adoption, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead governance and influence technical direction across programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience coaching architects and technical teams.
• Relevant certifications (TOGAF, ITIL, Microsoft, VMware, Citrix) would be highly beneficial.

What’s in It for You

• Influence the technical direction of high-impact, multi-million-pound digital programmes.
• A platform to drive the future of workplace technology and digital infrastructure.
• Flexible working, with options for part-time arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.
• Backing for further certifications, continuous learning, and career development.

Call to Action

Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?

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