Solution Architect

Roc Technologies; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design innovative solutions and drive business change. The role involves understanding complex requirements and technical leadership across various industry sectors. Strong experience with Microsoft technologies and the ability to influence key stakeholders is essential. The company offers competitive salary and a rich benefits package, including enhanced holidays and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions

Private Medical Cover

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Expert in Enterprise and Solution Architecture.
• 2+ years experience in relevant roles.
• Able to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop technical strategies and product roadmaps.
• Lead workshops and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Microsoft Technology Stack

Azure Infrastructure

Customer Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Industry-recognised certifications (Microsoft, Aruba, etc.)

Job description

Solution Architect

Roc Technologies delivers transformational IT solutions to organisations across the UK. We bring together highly secure infrastructure, advanced cyber security, intelligent automation and modern cloud services, all supported by our 24 / 7 Managed Services Operations Centre and backed up by some of the UK’s most rigorous data and security accreditations.

Roc is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for understanding complex requirements, designing innovative solutions, and commercially packaging offerings that drive business change and efficiency.

As a Solution Architect at Roc, you will be the primary technical authority, supporting multiple industry sectors, guiding customers through significant digital and transformations. You will work closely with other Solution Architects and SMEs, ensuring knowledge sharing, solution quality, and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Gather functional and non-functional requirements from key customers for projects and programmes.
• Develop and maintain technical strategies, product roadmaps, and technical risk registers.
• Analyse customer requirements to identify gaps, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead workshops and provide technical leadership during pre-sales and solution design phases.
• Review and assure the quality of Statements of Work, proposals, and tenders.
• Provide hands‑on guidance to delivery teams during Discovery & Design phases.
• Act as the Technical Authority in programme governance and service review boards.
• Build strong customer relationships, presenting solutions with authority to key decision‑makers.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and vendor partners to align technical strategy and innovation.
• Drive new opportunities within customer accounts and contribute to commercial assessments.

Requirements

• An expert in Enterprise and Solution Architecture with a solid understanding of a wide range of IT and digital technologies.
• Experienced in Microsoft Technology Stack, Azure Infrastructure, Modern Work, and End User Compute technologies.
• Knowledgeable about industry trends, security tools, and ITSM / CRM systems.
• Able to communicate complex solutions clearly, influence senior stakeholders, and lead technical discussions.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing role with strong commercial awareness.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture roles across multiple technologies.
• Proven track record in solution design, migration, and documentation.
• Experience with pre-sales, technical account management, and customer requirements gathering.
• Industry‑recognised certifications (Microsoft, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper).
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday day off!
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – option to buy up to 10 additional days each year.
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions – 5% employer contribution.
• Private Medical Cover with Axa Healthcare.
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Enhanced Family‑Friendly Policies