Solution Architect

Summer-Browning Associates; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Solution Architect for a 12-month contract located in East Kilbride, Scotland. This hybrid role requires expertise in stakeholder management, technical communication, and hands-on experience in solution architecture. Candidates should have a broad understanding of industry-standard technologies including Google Cloud and Microsoft infrastructures. The ideal candidate will provide decision-making support and develop a long-term technical vision aligned with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source.
• Experience leading architecture function, developing vision, principles, and strategy.
• Eligible for SC level vetting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Translate complex technical concepts for various audiences.
• Provide practical decision-making support.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Technical Communication

Technical and Solution Architecture

Decision-Making Support

Tools

Google Cloud

Microsoft Technologies

Linux Environments

Job description

Overview

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client, seeking a Solution Architect on a 12-month contract located in East Kilbride (Hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management: Lead and influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines, crafting and advocating for long‑term technical vision aligned with business strategy.
• Communicating & Influencing: Translate complex technical concepts for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Delivery: Hands‑on experience in technical and solution architecture.
• Making Effective Decisions: Provide practical decision‑making support.

Qualifications

• Technology Expertise: Broad understanding of industry‑standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, including Microsoft and Linux environments.
• Software & Infrastructure Expertise: Knowledge of software and infrastructure design considerations, and ability to guide datacentre environments.
• Architecture Leadership: Experience leading architecture function, developing vision, principles, and strategy.
• Google Cloud Expertise: Design and implement Google Cloud solutions, optimizing IaC deployments for security, performance, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Eligible for SC level vetting.

Application

Please apply by sending your latest CV for ASAP review.