Solution Architect

WeAreTechWomen; West of England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Associate Solution Architect to define creative solutions addressing functional and non-functional requirements, and to define architectural roadmaps for systems and services across client engagements.

You will describe solutions using industry-standard modelling notations, set standards for delivery, and ensure conformance to architectural principles. The role involves thought leadership and contributing to innovative services within a global practice.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of open source, open standards and cloud technologies.
• Good understanding of architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches.
• Excellent working knowledge of design patterns and modelling notations such as ArchiMate, UML and BPMN.
• Good knowledge of integration techniques, architecture patterns and non-functional drivers.
• Experience of leading development teams from a design and technical basis.
• Quality Assurance skills to assess the quality and completeness of deliverables.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of both traditional and agile delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Define creative solutions for business problems, holistically addressing functional and non-functional requirements.
• Define the architectural roadmaps for systems and business services
• Effectively describe solutions using industry standard modelling notations
• Define and document standards and guidelines to direct the solution delivery
• Ensure that the finished product conforms to the architectural principles and standards
• Contribute to the practice development through thought leadership and development of innovative services and offerings

Skills

Open source

Open standards

Cloud technologies

Architectural concepts

Modeling notations

Integration techniques

Agile delivery

Leadership of development teams

Quality Assurance

Tools

ArchiMate

UML

BPMN

Job description

Job Description

Role Location - Southwest- must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Level: Accenture will be hiring at Specialist level

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC+ security clearance which typicallyrequires 10years continuous UK address history usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As an Associate Solution Architect you will:

• Define creative solutions for business problems, holistically addressingfunctionaland non-functional requirements.
• Define the architectural roadmaps for systems and business services
• Effectively describe solutions using industry standard modelling notations
• Define and document standards and guidelines to direct the solution delivery
• Ensure that the finished product conforms to the architectural principles and standards
• Contribute to the practice development through thought leadership and development of innovative services and offerings

Qualification

We expect you to have:

• Strong working knowledge of open source, openstandardsand cloud technologies
• Good understanding of architectural concepts,methodologiesand approaches
• Excellent working knowledge of design patterns and modelling notations such asArchiMate, UML and BPMN
• Good knowledge of integration techniques, architecturepatternsand non-functional drivers
• Experience of leading development teams from a design and technical basis
• Quality Assurance skills to assess the quality and completeness of deliverables
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of both traditional and agile delivery methods

What’s in it for you

• At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
• Within security architecture we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills.

Closing Date for Applications 30/11/26

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

#LI-EU

Locations

Bristol

Birmingham

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces.

Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com .