Solutions Architect

University of the Arts London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative university in London is seeking a Solutions Architect to develop technology solutions that align with its strategic goals. The role involves collaboration with various internal teams and external suppliers to ensure robust system designs. The ideal candidate should have experience in creating architecture documentation and supporting discovery and implementation projects. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the student and staff experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and validating solution designs.
• Strong collaborative skills for working with teams and suppliers.
• Knowledge of technology solutions that align with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver technology solutions for the university.
• Produce clear architecture documentation for stakeholder understanding.
• Support implementation projects and ensure system integration.

Job description

University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative University for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several centres and institutes that further the University’s mission and social purpose, through the students and ideas we send out into the world and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress.

Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, transitioning from a ‘classic’ IT approach to a user-centred product approach to technology. We are investing in our people, and the processes enabled by digital, to evolve and transform the student and staff experience at UAL.

As a Solutions Architect , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology solutions that align with the university’s strategic goals. You’ll work across the Digital & Technology function, collaborating with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure that system designs are robust, scalable, and fully integrated with UAL’s technical landscape.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and validating end-to-end solution designs that meet business requirements and align with our architectural standards. You’ll produce clear, audience-appropriate architecture documentation, support discovery and implementation projects, and contribute to...