Solution Architect

Avance Consulting; Warwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Solution Architect with extensive experience in enterprise architecture and cloud technologies. The successful candidate will design scalable and secure solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals while collaborating closely with stakeholders. This role requires strong documentation skills and the ability to lead technical initiatives, making it ideal for a seasoned professional looking to make significant contributions to complex technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant IT experience, with 3+ in a solution/enterprise architect role.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end enterprise-level solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and technical specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers.

Skills

Enterprise architecture principles

Cloud platforms proficiency

APIs

Microservices

Containerization

DevOps practices

Automation tools

Modeling tools

Integration patterns

Security best practices

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with deep technical expertise and strong documentation skills to design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and project managers to ensure the successful delivery of complex technology solutions aligned with business goals.

Your responsibilities:

Design end-to-end enterprise-level solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.

Translate business requirements into technical architecture and high-level design documentation.

Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, and proof-of-concept initiatives.

Create and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, solution design documents, and technical specifications.

Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with architecture standards and patterns.

Ensure scalability, security, performance, and cost-efficiency in all proposed solutions.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers and junior architects.

Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks for implementation.

Participate in RFP/RFI responses, proposal creation, and client presentations.

Align solutions with enterprise architecture standards and governance.

Your Profile

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and design patterns.

Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Solid experience with APIs, microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.

Proficient in modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io).

Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware technologies.

Knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.

Documentation Expertise:

Strong ability to create architectural blueprints, HLDs, LLDs, and solution specs.

Experience writing clear, concise technical documents tailored to different

Skilled in documenting workflows, process diagrams, and data flows.

Experience with documentation tools like Confluence, SharePoint, or similar platforms.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

10+ years of relevant IT experience, with 3+ years in a solution/enterprise architect role.

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert) preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication.

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