Solutions Architect

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Solutions Architect to join the Architecture team. The role involves engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and designing end-to-end solutions that align with corporate standards. Candidates should have proven experience in solutions architecture and knowledge of architecture frameworks. The position offers flexible hybrid working options, with a minimum of 2 days in the office, promoting a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a solutions architecture role in a complex organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of Architecture frameworks, principles, and best practices.
• Ability to produce clear and concise architectural documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand University business needs.
• Contribute to the design of solutions that align with architectural principles.
• Support the development and delivery of complex digital changes.

Skills

Architecture frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Designing end-to-end solutions

Proposing innovative solutions

Job description

The Solutions Architect will be a member of the Architecture team in the department of Information System Services and will be involved in the development of architectures and standards for our enterprise solutions. The role will involve working with a range of academic and professional individuals including the Head of Architecture and the Infrastructure Architect.

This is a fixed term role until 31st January 2027.

What you will be working on

• This role will span discovery activities, where you will engage with stakeholders to understand University business needs, assess current systems, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• You will contribute to the design of end-to-end solutions that align with architectural principles, security standards, and compliance requirements, ensuring scalability and sustainability.
• You candidate will support the development and delivery of a complex, high-impact digital and systems change in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Architecture frameworks, principles, and best practices, with the ability to produce clear and concise architectural documentation
• Proven experience in a solutions architecture role in a complex organisation
• Experience of identifying technical and business challenges, and of proposing innovative solutions to address them

Please refer to the included job description and person specification for further details of essential and desirable qualifications for the role.

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.

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