Senior Solutions Enterprise Architect

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organization is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to shape its future technology landscape, focusing on innovation and customer experience. In this hands-on role, you'll design and implement scalable technology solutions while leading architecture strategy and collaborating across teams. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth as part of the company's succession planning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Skilled in cloud computing (Azure), cybersecurity, and data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic technology blueprint.
• Design architecture frameworks supporting business growth.
• Lead and mentor technical teams.

Skills

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Data strategy

Enterprise architecture frameworks

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect)

Job description

Job Description

A leading UK organisation is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to shape the future of its technology landscape (Microsoft). This is an exciting NEW opportunity to join a forward-thinking business undergoing major digital transformation, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer experience.

The Role
As Senior Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and future-ready technology solutions. Please note this is a hands-on role. Working across multiple technology teams, you'll lead architecture strategy, collaborate with business stakeholders, and guide technical teams to deliver impactful solutions aligned with long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic technology blueprint.
• Design architecture frameworks supporting business growth.
• Collaborate across teams to align tech with business needs.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and platforms.
• Lead and mentor technical teams.
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability across systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors.
• Stay ahead of tech trends and bring innovation into the business.

About You

• Proven experience in senior architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Skilled in cloud computing (Azure), cybersecurity, and data strategy.
• Effective leader and communicator, with a collaborative mindset.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) desirable.

Why Apply?
Join a company where you can do meaningful work, contribute to industry innovation, and grow professionally in an inclusive and values-led culture.
Opportunities for growth as part of the companies succession planning

Apply Now
Please send your CV to [e-mail] 07471353279
You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Our client values and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.