Senior Lead Solution Architect

Experis LTD; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider seeks a Senior Lead Solution Architect based in Knutsford. In this role, you will design and deliver end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business goals. You will oversee architecture design, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams. An ideal candidate will have certifications in AWS Solutions Architect and TOGAF, alongside strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in technology solutions.
• Strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture efforts across multiple domains.
• Develop blueprints and technical specifications.
• Oversee solution implementation and quality.

Skills

Solution Design & Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Leadership

Technology Strategy

Compliance & Security

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

TOGAF

ITIL

Job description

Senior Lead Solution ArchitectLocation: KnutsfordDuration: 31/12/2025Work setup: 2-3 days onsite£478Job Summary:As a Senior Lead Solution Architect, you will be responsible from Inception to designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions that align with business goals. You will lead architecture efforts across multiple domains, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams through complex solution lifecycles.

Key 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to gather requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and present them to stakeholders.
• Project Leadership
• Oversee solution implementation, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Provide technical leadership to development and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers.
• 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: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Banking, Cards, Lending domain TOGAF, ITIL, Design Thinking or similar enterprise architecture frameworks.