Solutions Architect

TalentHawk; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to lead the assurance and governance of integration solutions across multiple platforms, including Salesforce and MuleSoft. This pivotal role involves defining solution architectures, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in integration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of technology integration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with MuleSoft, including design and governance expertise.
• Deep knowledge of integrating Salesforce with backend systems.
• Strong grasp of integration best practices and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Solution Assurance Lead, validating designs proposed by SI partners.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures across Salesforce and MuleSoft.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives.

Skills

MuleSoft

Salesforce Integration

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Oracle E-Business Suite

Data Flow Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Salesforce Certifications

Oracle Cloud Certifications

Tools

MuleSoft

Salesforce

Oracle Fusion

Oracle EBS

Apache Airflow

GoAnywhere

Job description

Job Description

Location: Portsmouth, London, Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Model)

Role: Contract & Perm (Flexible)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to oversee and assure the solution design and integration across Salesforce, MuleSoft, Oracle Fusion, and associated platforms. You will primarily be responsible for assurance and governance of the work being delivered by Systems Integration (SI) partners, ensuring that all solution designs meet the technical, functional, and strategic needs of the business.

This is a pivotal role ensuring seamless integration and optimal system performance across multiple complex platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Solution Assurance Lead, reviewing, validating, and challenging designs proposed by SI partners.
• Define and maintain end-to-end solution architectures across Salesforce, MuleSoft, Oracle Fusion, and Oracle EBS ecosystems.
• Support program leadership in solution decision-making, technical issue resolution, and cross-platform impact assessments.
• Develop integration patterns and governance for key platforms including MuleSoft, Salesforce, and Oracle Fusion.
• Drive adherence to architectural principles, best practices, and company policies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to align solutions with business objectives.
• Mitigate technical risk by identifying potential issues early and providing strategic guidance.
• Support the ongoing development of integration strategies involving Managed File Transfer solutions (e.g., GoAnywhere) and data orchestration platforms (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Provide hands-on support and detailed guidance on particularly complex integration designs where necessary.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technology advancements, and integration tools to recommend innovative solutions.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience with MuleSoft including hands-on design, integration, and governance expertise.
• Deep knowledge and experience integrating Salesforce with backend systems.
• Strong experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP, HCM, SCM) and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) implementations and migrations.
• Familiarity with IBM Maximo asset management platform.
• Knowledge and experience with Managed File Transfer solutions (e.g., GoAnywhere).
• Understanding and experience with Apache Airflow orchestration platform.
• Strong grasp of integration best practices, security considerations, and data flow management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across distributed teams and multiple vendors in a complex landscape.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Salesforce (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect) and/or MuleSoft (MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect).
• Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect).
• Experience working in large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Prior experience in an assurance or governance-focused Solution Architecture role.
• Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or asset-heavy industry sectors is a plus.