Solutions Architect

Anson McCade Pty; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Pension (generous)

Share ownership and flexible benefits

Training budget

Coaching & mentoring

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty is seeking an experienced Software Architect/Technical Lead to join its Digital & Data team in London, Manchester or Bristol. You will define solution architectures, lead engineering teams, and guide architectural direction across AWS, Azure and GCP.

This hybrid role offers a salary up to £105,000 with an annual performance bonus, plus private healthcare, a generous pension, 25 days leave and a training budget.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with leadership experience.
• Experience applying architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge across architectural domains with a specialty in at least one area (business/data/app/tech/security).
• Experience with cloud technologies and solution architecture on AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and assure solution architectures, including high-level designs and options.
• Lead engineering teams and provide technical direction and architectural guidance.
• Work across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Advise clients on technical strategy, costs and delivery planning.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Engineering leadership

Architecture delivery

Cloud architecture

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Technical direction

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Locations: London, Manchester or Bristol

Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office or on client site

Who you’ll be working with

Join a collaborative Digital & Data team delivering innovative technology solutions across sectors including defence, government, financial services, energy and healthcare. You’ll work alongside engineers, consultants and other specialists on varied client projects, helping solve complex challenges through technology.

What you’ll be doing

• Defining and assuring solution architectures, including high-level designs and technical options.
• Leading engineering teams and providing technical direction and architectural guidance.
• Working across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Advising clients on technical strategy, costs and delivery planning.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

What we need

• A strong software engineering background, with experience leading engineering teams.
• Practical experience applying architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge across architectural domains, with a specialism in at least one: business, data, application, technology or security.
• Experience with cloud technologies and solution architecture across platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

What’s in it for you

• Salary up to £105,000 plus an annual performance-based bonus.
• Varied projects across multiple sectors and technology stacks.
• A technical career progression pathway without needing to move into a Partner role.
• Training budget, certifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Private healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave and a generous pension.
• PA share ownership and additional flexible benefits.