Lead Solution Architect

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Grantham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Grantham is seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to drive digital transformation and shape technical architecture. This senior role includes leading a team, collaborating with business partners, and ensuring technical solutions are scalable and secure. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and a strong background in solution architecture. This position involves strategic oversight and participation in senior boards to influence decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading technical teams and initiatives.
• Strong experience in solution architecture frameworks.
• Ability to influence investment decisions and manage supplier engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Solution Architects providing technical assurance.
• Evolve the strategic solution architecture framework.
• Chair the Digital Design Authority (DDA) and govern architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with business and delivery partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical assurance

Agile methodologies

Architectural governance

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power Platform

Cloud-native tools

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to drive their digital transformation strategy and shape their technical architecture capability.

About the Role

This is a senior technical leadership position reporting to the Head of Strategy, Architecture & Product. You will lead a small team of Solution Architects, oversee technical engineering resources across Agile Product Teams, and chair the Digital Design Authority (DDA).

You will define and maintain enterprise-level solution architecture across a diverse portfolio of services, supporting the adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and cloud-native tools. The role includes deputising at senior boards, influencing investment decisions, and providing assurance of supplier-led designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Solution Architects and provide technical assurance across multiple Agile delivery teams
• Own and evolve the strategic solution architecture framework and roadmap
• Chair the Digital Design Authority (DDA) and govern solution-level architecture decisions
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Strategic Business Partners, and delivery partners
• Drive scalable, secure and performant technical solutions aligned with business and user needs

Assure third-party architectural designs and manage supplier engagement...