Solution Architect

SThree; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Solution Architect roles within enterprise technology delivery. These roles could support the design and implementation of scalable, cloud‑based solutions that drive business transformation across diverse industry sectors. You could work within collaborative technical teams, partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust architectural frameworks.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: Manchester, Bristol, London or nationwide UK
• Type: Contract, Full‑time
• Day rate: £250–280 per day (or up to £850 per day, depending on experience and specialism)
• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical qualification
• Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent enterprise architecture credential

What You Would Do

• Design end‑to‑end solution architectures aligned with client business objectives and technical constraints
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, operations and business functions to gather and validate requirements
• Evaluate and recommend cloud platforms, infrastructure components and integration patterns
• Document architectural decisions, trade‑offs and implementation roadmaps for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Support solution delivery teams through design reviews, technical governance and best‑practice guidance
• Identify opportunities to optimise performance, scalability, security and cost across deployed solutions

What You Could Bring

• Proven experience designing enterprise solutions within cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, containerisation and integration design
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification or equivalent enterprise architecture qualification
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural blueprints
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and communicating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Familiarity with enterprise security, compliance and governance frameworks

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer

• Exposure to complex, mission‑critical technology challenges across multiple industry sectors
• Opportunity to shape architectural decisions that influence large‑scale transformation programmes
• Potential to work with cutting‑edge cloud technologies and modern infrastructure practices
• Scope to develop deeper expertise in enterprise solution design and cloud strategy
• Collaboration with experienced technical teams and exposure to varied client environments
• Flexibility and the chance to work on diverse, high‑impact projects