Solution Architect - Automation, Uipath

Akkodis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization in the UK seeks an experienced Solution Architect to design and implement automation solutions using UiPath. This 12-month contract offers a competitive salary of £85,000 plus benefits and requires three days onsite in Leeds or London, showcasing your expertise in RPA and stakeholder management in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect within an enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in RPA, particularly with UiPath (certification highly desirable).
• Experience in designing secure, scalable, and reusable automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of automation solutions using UiPath and other RPA technologies.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to RPA development teams.

Skills

Solution Architecture

UiPath expertise

RPA Technologies

Stakeholder management

Process design

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Solution Architect - RPA/UiPath

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | £85,000 + Excellent Benefits | 3 Days Onsite (Leeds or London)

We're delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in automation and RPA (particularly UiPath). This 12‑month fixed‑term contract offers the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping automation strategy and delivering impactful digital transformation within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

The Role

As a Solution Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable automation solutions that optimise business processes and enhance operational efficiency. You'll work closely with stakeholders across IT, business operations, and delivery teams to translate requirements into robust, secure, and efficient RPA architecture.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite in either the Leeds or London office, with the remainder working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of automation solutions using UiPath and other RPA technologies.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for automation initiatives.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to RPA development teams.
• Evaluate emerging tools, technologies, and frameworks to support the automation roadmap.
• Oversee solution governance, design assurance, and architectural documentation.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong background in solution design and architecture, with a proven track record delivering automation at scale.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect within an enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in RPA, particularly with UiPath (certification highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of process design, automation frameworks, and integration with broader IT ecosystems.
• Experience in designing secure, scalable, and reusable automation solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) would be beneficial.

This is a superb opportunity for a talented Solution Architect to make a meaningful impact in a growing automation function - joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

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