Lead Solution Architect - Knutsford

Capgemini; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy in London is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to design and deliver innovative technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise-grade solutions, strong leadership skills, and a background in banking or similar domains. Join our inclusive culture and work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for growth

Work on cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and delivering technology solutions.
• Strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams.
• Deep technical expertise across multiple technology domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of enterprise-grade solutions across various domains.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Mentor junior staff to enhance architectural capabilities.

Skills

Enterprise-grade solution design

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Technology strategy

Compliance and security

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Experience in Banking, Cards, and Lending domains

Familiarity with TOGAF, ITIL, Design Thinking

Job description

Shape the Future with Capgemini

At Capgemini, we empower you to shape your career your way. Join a global community where collaboration, innovation, and purpose come together to reimagine what's possible. Be part of a team that helps the world's leading organizations unlock the power of technology to build a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Job Title: Lead Solution Architect

As a Senior Lead Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions from inception through to implementation. You will lead architecture efforts across multiple domains, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and high-performing. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams through complex solution lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Lead the design of enterprise-grade solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, domain, and data.
• Develop architecture blueprints, technical specifications, and integration strategies.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and IT governance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to gather and refine requirements.
• Translate business needs into robust technical solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Project Leadership

• Oversee solution implementation, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Provide technical leadership to development and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers to build architectural capability within the team.

Technology Strategy

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architecture practices.

Compliance & Security

• Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Integrate cybersecurity principles into architecture design.

Preferred Certifications & Domain Expertise

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Experience in Banking, Cards, and Lending domains
• Familiarity with TOGAF, ITIL, Design Thinking, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks

What You'll Love About Working Here

A supportive, inclusive culture that values your growth and well-being. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge digital transformation projects. A global network of experts and a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in business and technology transformation. With 340,000 team members in over 50 countries, we help organizations accelerate their digital and sustainable transitions. Backed by over 55 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions powered by AI, cloud, and data, and supported by deep industry expertise. In 2023, Capgemini reported global revenues of €22.5 billion. Get the future you want