Lead Solution Architect

Addition; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to steer digital solutions in a major organization. This role focuses on providing architectural leadership while ensuring the robustness and scalability of systems. The ideal candidate should possess proven solution architecture experience, strong integration knowledge, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers flexible working options and the chance for long-term career growth with exposure to cutting-edge technology projects.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion culture

Career growth with technology projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution architecture across complex, multi-system environments.
• Strong knowledge of integration, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing architectural leadership across multiple projects.
• Acting as the design authority and overseeing compliance.
• Driving integration of new and existing systems.

Skills

Solution architecture experience

Integration knowledge

Cloud platforms

Enterprise architecture frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring technical teams

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, BCS)

Job description

Lead Solution Architect

Shaping the future of technology within a high-profile organisation, this role is about steering digital solutions that are scalable, secure, and truly aligned with long-term business strategy. As a technical leader, you’ll play a vital part in defining how systems connect and evolve across the enterprise.

Role Overview

• Location: UK (Remote)
• Package: £75,000 + benefits
• Industry: Technology / Engineering

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing architectural leadership across multiple projects to ensure robust, scalable solutions.
• Acting as the design authority, overseeing reviews and ensuring compliance with principles and security policies.
• Driving integration of new and existing systems into a cohesive technology landscape.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solution designs.
• Mentoring architects and technical leads, embedding best practice across teams.
• Developing and maintaining domain reference architectures and design standards.
• Leading discovery sessions and concept architecture work for key initiatives.

Main Skills Needed

• Proven experience in solution architecture across complex, multi-system environments.
• Strong knowledge of integration, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Ability to lead governance, influence technical direction, and manage trade-offs effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Track record of mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, BCS) would be advantageous.

What’s in It for You

• Opportunity to lead high-value digital programmes within a major organisation.
• Flexible working options, including part-time arrangements.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and fresh perspectives.
• Long-term career growth with exposure to cutting-edge technology projects.
• Direct influence on shaping enterprise systems and strategies worth £30m+ annually.

Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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