Solutions Architect

Grant Thornton UK; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in the UK is looking for a Digital Audit Solutions Architect. The role involves designing and implementing digital audit solutions, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Candidates should have experience with low-code platforms and Agile methodologies. This position supports flexible working arrangements and promotes a culture of inclusivity and balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• You are an experienced architect ready to support teams or already have experience leading architectural teams.
• You have strong understanding of architectural design techniques and best practices.
• You can provide guidance and support to a team of developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement architectural strategies for software delivery.
• Design and manage all solution architecture activities.
• Collaborate with Development Teams and Product Owners for solutions delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of low-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps, Appian)

Python programming

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Strong understanding of architectural design techniques

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

The Grant Thornton Digital Audit Team provides best in class digital products, services and skills to enable the auditors of the future to set the industry benchmark for professional services firms, leveraging digital, data and technology opportunities to be the number one practice for audit quality, client service and operational excellence.

The Digital Audit Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Digital Audit solutions within the organisation. This role involves defining the architecture, creating solution designs, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. The Solutions Architect will work closely with Development Team, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Open to all UK locations, flexible working and part-time considered.

A look into the role

• Develop and implement architectural strategies, governance, plans, and procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Design and manage all solution architecture activities, including functional, non-functional, and integration aspects.
• Work with a team of developers, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with Development Teams and Product Owners to coordinate the delivery of solutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation related to architectural activities.
• Ensure alignment of architectural activities with other lifecycle activities, such as requirements analysis, design, and implementation.
• Participate in daily progress meetings, presenting architectural improvements and developments.
• Manage tools development and configuration management activities.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Digital Audit Solutions Architect, the minimum criteria is that you are an experienced architect ready to move from being an individual contributor to supporting teams or will already have experience leading architectural teams to ensure quality across the development or product lifecycle. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Knowledge of low-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps, Appian) and Python programming.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of architectural design techniques and best practices.
• Experience in solution planning, analysis, design, and implementation.
• Familiarity with integration tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.