Solutions Architect

Cornwallis Elt Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance business is seeking a Solution Architect to design and deliver large-scale IT solutions focusing on digital and cloud transformation. The role includes leading architectural designs, application re-engineering, and integration with global teams. Candidates need proven experience in solution architecture, strong knowledge of microservices and APIs, and solid Azure expertise. This position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with an application/software background.
• Strong expertise in microservices, APIs, and BPM.
• Solid experience with Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Responsibilities

• Design and document architectures for cloud and digital projects.
• Lead greenfield builds and system integration.
• Work with global teams to deliver complex IT solutions.

Skills

Solution Architect experience

Microservices expertise

APIs knowledge

BPM skills

Software engineering practices

Solid Azure experience

UML / BPMN skills (ArchiMate/BizzDesign)

Job description

Solution Architect – Permanent | Manchester | Global Insurance

Our client, a leading global insurance business, is hiring aSolution Architectto design and deliver large-scale IT solutions.This role will focus on digital and cloud transformation, ensuring that applications, microservices, and APIs are designed to effectively support business goals.

What you’ll do:

• Design and document architectures for cloud and digital projects
• Lead greenfield builds, application re-engineering and system integration
• Work with global teams to deliver complex IT solutions

What you’ll need:

• Proven Solution Architect experience (application/software background)
• Strong expertise in microservices, APIs, BPM and software engineering practices
• Solid Azure experience (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• UML / BPMM skills (ArchiMate/BizzDesign)
• Track record delivering large-scale integrated IT solutions

Important notes:

• This role is hybrid and will require 2-3 days/week in the office
• The client is unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future