Solutions Architect

RedRock Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Solutions Architects to join their dynamic technology team. In this role, you will develop and manage the target architecture across various domains, ensuring alignment with business needs and performance indicators. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic architectural solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to influence key business units while staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies. If you thrive on solving complex problems and have a passion for delivering high-quality architecture outputs, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Solutions Architecture within a large organization.
• Strong understanding of Finance, Legal, and HR processes in retail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own target architecture and roadmap for various domains.
• Deliver high-quality architecture outputs and oversee implementation.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Technical Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

Certification in an Architecture Framework (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect/Domain Architect x3

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bristol (2/3 days a week on site)

We're seeking 3 experienced Solutions Architects across a variety of domains to join our clients dynamic technology team.

The Role

As the Solutions Architect, you will:

• Develop and own the target architecture and roadmap for a variety of domains.
• Manage transitional plans to move from current to future state architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to translate business needs into robust technical designs.
• Deliver high-quality architecture outputs, including solution options papers and high-level designs.
• Oversee the implementation of designs, ensuring alignment with performance indicators.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic and technical guidance to key business units and leadership teams.
• Drive innovation by staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, risk management policies, and security standards.

About You

You bring a unique mix of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills to the table. You thrive on solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders, and delivering strategic architectural solutions that enable growth and efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years in a Solutions Architecture role within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of Finance, Legal, and HR processes, ideally in a retail environment.
• Proven ability to create clear and comprehensive architecture documentation.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to engage with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Certification in an Architecture Framework (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Retail, Technology, Information and Media, and Consumer Services