Solutions Architect

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Solutions Architect to develop strategic IT architectural designs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cloud-native design and integration patterns, strong stakeholder management skills, and a background in software engineering. This role offers a salary range of £75,000 to £95,000, along with various benefits including training opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days + 8 public holidays

Pension scheme

Training and professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Company devices

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect across multiple technology domains and projects.
• Strong understanding of architectural frameworks, integration patterns, and cloud-native design.
• Background in software engineering, infrastructure, or systems design.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and external partners.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud-native design

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Integration patterns

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

An IT consultancy specializing in providing data-driven solutions in the supply chain sector is seeking a Solutions Architect to work with colleagues to ensure IT architectural designs meet strategic goals and project-specific requirements. The Solutions Architect will have proven experience developing solutions to business issues and problems and will have a strong understanding of cloud-native design, integration patterns, and architectural frameworks. Additionally, you will have experience working with a major cloud platform and a background in software engineering, infrastructure, or systems design.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and external partners
• Work across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise standards
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery and transition
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks and technical challenges
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry best practices
• Support the development of architectural governance and documentation standards
• Support day-to-day operations and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when required
• Provide general administrative and practical support
• Contribute to continuous improvement
• Maintain a proactive and dependable approach
• Travel to customer sites and other locations when required

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect across multiple technology domains and projects
• Strong understanding of architectural frameworks, integration patterns, and cloud-native design
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic vision with practical implementation constraints
• Background in software engineering, infrastructure, or systems design

Desirable:

• Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect)

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 DOE

Benefits: 25 days + 8, pension scheme, training and professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, company devices