Solution Architect

La Fosse Associates; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to shape IT solutions for public sector projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions while overseeing the design process. The ideal candidate has a degree in IT, strong expertise in CRM and cloud technologies, and excellent communication skills. This role does not offer sponsorship, so eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Benefits

Bonus

Company Car

Qualifications

• Expertise in CRM, case management, or RPA/AI.
• Strong background in solution design for outsourced or government environments.
• Ability to balance technical and commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and design solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers and architects.
• Oversee solution design and implement technical leadership.

Skills

CRM expertise

Cloud (Azure, SaaS)

Data analytics

Solution design

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Benefits: Bonus, Company Car.

Overview

Solution Architect

This role is responsible for shaping and delivering IT solutions across public sector projects. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to translate requirements into effective, compliant, and costed solutions that align with enterprise architecture and IT strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements, identify capability gaps, and design solutions to bridge them.
• Collaborate with project managers, enterprise architects, and bid teams to ensure solutions meet business, technical, and commercial needs.
• Oversee solution design, provide technical leadership, and support delivery teams through implementation.
• Review supplier proposals, ensuring compliance with standards, roadmaps, and security best practices.
• Communicate complex technical details in clear terms to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Expertise in areas such as CRM, case management, cloud (Azure, SaaS), Dynamics, data analytics, RPA/AI, or telephony.
• Strong background in solution design for outsourced or government environments.
• Ability to balance technical, business, and commercial considerations.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree in IT (or equivalent experience); TOGAF or similar framework knowledge desirable.
• Experience in asset management or transport-related solutions advantageous.
• Security clearance eligibility

Please note – the employer is unable to provide sponsorship for this role, so please only apply if you can work in the UK without this.