Solution Architect - Associate Manager

Accenture PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to define architecture for high-profile government or private sector services, and to lead a small team in delivering strategic IT roadmaps.

The role requires client-facing excellence, hands-on systems engineering background, and collaboration across architecture governance, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and risk management to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solution architecture for large programs.
• Proven client-facing leadership and team management.
• Strong governance, standards, and framework application.
• Hands-on background in systems engineering / integration architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms, e.g., Azure or AWS.
• Ability to define IT strategy and roadmaps for major programs.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture for high-profile government or private sector services.
• Act as trusted advisor to directors and programme level clients.
• Define IT strategy, architecture and roadmaps for large programs.
• Manage non-functional requirements across delivery lifecycle.
• Provide technical risk and mitigation advice.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Architectural governance

Solutions architecture

Design patterns

Architecture modelling tools

Cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)

SDLC understanding

Stakeholder management

Pre-sales support

Tools

Architecture modelling tools

Job description

Location : SouthWest or London/Birmingham (Must be willing to travel to Southwest)

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Level: Accenture will be hiring at Assoc Manager 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.

Role: Senior Solution Architect

Career Level: Manager - CL8 Location: Southwest or Birmingham (Must be willing to travel to Sothwest)

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and the candidate being granted a level of 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 a declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

You will have a Solution Architecture background, will have performed a client-facing role, have led a small team, and will be willing to contribute to the implementation of our internal Digital Transformation strategy.

As a practicing consultant you will:

• Define the architecture for high-profile, highly visible, government digital or private sector services
• Operate as a trusted advisor to Director and/or programme level clients.
• Define the IT strategy, architecture and roadmap for large programmes of work aligned to organisational and business objectives
• Manage the non-functional requirements through the delivery and operational lifecycle of the system
• Provide authoritative specialist technology advice
• Provide technological risk and mitigation advice and help manage these risks
• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders

Additionally, as a Senior Solution Architect you will be accountable for leading initiatives to help the development of the Architecture profession within Secure Transformation Services (STS) and contribute to the growth of the wider CTO Advisory practice by supporting development of career paths that enable the long-term development of our staff to achieve high levels of employee feedback and retention. You will work in line with client demand and company values and behaviours, with some of the following key responsibilities:

• Own and deliver the development of case studies, presentations and events in support of marketing activities to raise the profile of STS.
• Own and deliver high-quality outputs for proposals and projects to ensure that client expectations are met and that high levels of client satisfaction are achieved
• Provide appropriate pre-sales and bid support in line with the company’s bid management process to meet the company’s overall growth and sales targets
• Maintain client relationships to ensure quality in delivery and identify future work opportunities
• Monitor emerging trends and own the production of thought leadership assets
• Contribute, if required, to the CTO Advisory practice strategy in line with the STS and corporate strategies.
• Support the CTO Advisory leadership in the acquisition of new talent in line with demand in timely manner.
• Engender Accenture company values, contributing to the development of STS as a great place to work
• Collaborate with peers and staff within a matrixed organisation

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• Knowledge and experience of applying architectural governance, technical standards and frameworks
• Experience with applying architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches
• Hands-on technical background, preferably from systems engineering with experience of application and integration architecture.
• Knowledge of solution architecture principles, design patterns, and Architecture modelling tools.
• Knowledge of market leading technologies and solutions
• Familiarity with major Cloud technologies, working experience of at least one major Cloud provider – such as Azure or AWS

To do this you must be able to:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the complete SDLC
• Deliver both exceptional technical solutions and work as true partners to the organisations we support.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of managing technical risks
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:
• Effectively explaining complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience
• Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance
• Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points
• Demonstrate critical thinking by:
• Analysing and evaluating information
• Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions

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 up to 30 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.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Closing Date for Applications 30/11/2026

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

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