Solution Architect - Growing Team

SoCode Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect. This role involves designing innovative software solutions and collaborating closely with teams to set technical standards. The company offers a hybrid working model along with excellent benefits including private healthcare and a training budget, making it ideal for professionals who wish to grow their technical expertise.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Dedicated training and certification budget

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in software engineering and solution architecture.
• Proven ability to lead design and delivery of software solutions.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions for clients.
• Create and assure architectural artefacts including key design documents.
• Collaborate with teams to define technical vision and architectural standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold agile delivery principles.

Skills

Software engineering background

Solution Architecture

Agile delivery

Job description

Are you a hands-on Solution Architect with a background in software engineering and a passion for solving complex technical challenges?

We’re partnering with a leading global consultancy that blends strategy, design, and engineering to help clients across finance, energy, government, and healthcare transform through technology. They’re growing their team and are looking for experienced Solution Architects with strong application and development backgrounds.

Why join?

• Work on a wide range of high-impact projects across multiple industries
• Grow your career on a technical track if you prefer staying hands-on rather than moving into management
• Hybrid working model with offices in Manchester (typically 2+ days onsite)
• Dedicated training and certification budget to support your professional development
• Excellent benefits package including private healthcare, pension, annual bonus, and share scheme

What you’ll be doing

Lead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions for enterprise clients

Create and assure key architectural artefacts including design decisions, high-level designs, and technical option papers

Collaborate closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to define the technical vision and establish architectural guardrails

Operate across multiple architecture domains, contributing to both client and internal projects

Drive continuous improvement and uphold agile delivery ...