Solution Architect - Software

Telent Technology Services Ltd; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + holidays

Car allowance or company car

Employee healthcare

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing portal

Telent Reward discounts

Job summary

Telent Technology Services Ltd seeks a Solutions Architect to lead technical strategy with senior clients, shaping options papers and consultancy input. The role acts as a bridge between software teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complexity into business value.

Hybrid work is available with onsite Warwick office and client sites as needed. The successful candidate will combine a software engineering background with strong communication skills to deliver scalable, compatible

Qualifications

• Software engineering background with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience with cloud, hybrid architectures and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy discussions with senior customers.
• Produce technical options papers and consult customers.
• Bridge between software teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities where technology adds value for clients.
• Ensure solutions are scalable and aligned with customer needs.

Skills

Software architecture

Client communication

Cloud integration

DevOps practices

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tooling

API design

Cloud platforms

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. The successful Solution Architect will be part of the Software Group within Telent working closely with the Engineering Manager and acting as an intermediary between the wider business/clients and the software development team. This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work from home when not required onsite. You will attend our Warwick office and client sites as needed, with travel requirements varying depending on project and customer needs.

What you’ll do:

• Head technical strategy discussions with senior customer personnel.
• Lead and produce technical options papers as part of agreeing strategy
• Head consultancy advice to customers
• Work with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to identify business challenges and opportunities where technology can provide value.
• Assess existing software products and capabilities, determining where solutions can be reused, adapted or enhanced.
• Act as the bridge between software engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business-focused outcomes
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure solutions are practical, scalable and aligned with customer needs.
• Support opportunities across the wider Group by identifying where existing capabilities can deliver value.

Who you are:

The successful Solutions Architect will technically capable software professional who enjoys working with customers, solving complex problems and turning business challenges into effective technology solutions. You'll have a strong software engineering background combined with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Requirements:

• Develop technical specifications, network architecture documentation and other relevant documentation
• Experience across the full software delivery lifecycle
• Experience working with software architecture and solution design
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience of Cloud, on-premise and hybrid architectures, APIs, middleware and microservices integration.
• Requirement to have SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC - Security Clearance for the role
• Full UK Driving Licence

What we offer:

At Telent, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives across our teams.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Car allowance or Company Car
• Employee Healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focussed

Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

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