Solution Architect

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Northampton Copse; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a senior solution architect to bridge the gap between IT and business functions in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in architectural frameworks. Responsibilities include leading technical teams and managing solution documentation. This is a 12-month contract, offering 40 hours a week starting in August.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience as IT architect, system administrator or technical consultant advantageous.
• Skilled at creating solutions topology documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a conduit between IT and business functions.
• Lead change activities and technical teams.
• Maintain asset registers with updated solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Architectural frameworks knowledge (TOGAF)

Technical specifications translation

Computer skills (MS Office)

Supply chain applications knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

For one of our major logistics clients, we are searching for a senior solution architect that will play a pivotal role as a conduit to the business, pioneering change activity and acting as the interface between IT and business Functions.

Relevant Experience

• A good knowledge and understanding of architectural frameworks (ie TOGAF)
• Previous experience in similar roles such as IT architect, system administrator, or technical consultant is advantageous. Experience in designing and implementing complex systems or applications, as well as leading technical teams.
• Skilled in the production solutions topology documentation and in keeping asset registers updated with new solutions or amendments to existing ones.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Highly developed computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Visio, Power Point…) and supply chain applications (e.g. WMS, TMS) Stakeholder Management (internal and external)

Contract Details

• Start date: August
• Location: Full Remote (Northampton Office)
• Hours per week: 40
• Duration: 12 months