Solutions Architect

The Talent Ladder; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus

Job summary

The Talent Ladder is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead end-to-end delivery for FTSE-level clients. You will design scalable architectures and guide delivery from CXO discussions through to deployment, using your production software development experience.

You will mentor teams, run technical workshops, and stay ahead of cloud-native patterns with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. Hybrid UK role with in-office days in London or Manchester.

Qualifications

• Technical leadership across application, business and integration architectures.
• Experience with AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure.
• Experience with architecture modelling tools such as UML or ArchiMate.
• Ability to deliver Architecture Roadmaps and mentoring.
• Knowledge of microservices, cloud vs on-premise, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance architectures for client projects.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and translate them into solutions.
• Lead workshops and discussions with stakeholders on solution design.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints and documentation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architecture domains

Cloud architectures

AWS/GCP/Azure

Mentoring

Tools

UML

ArchiMate

Job description

Solution Architect

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid - 60% in office)

Salary: £75,000 - £105,000 + Bonus

This role requires, or the ability to gain, SC Clearance

About The Client

My client is a business transformation consultancy that leads in innovation like no other. With diverse expertise, they guide ideas from inception through design and development to successful commercialisation. They revitalise organisations by fostering innovative leadership, dynamic cultures, and optimised systems. Their success stems from their dedicated team, ensuring impactful work every day

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solutions Architect to work on leading programs and leverage your passion for cutting-edge technologies to make a real-world impact. As a Solutions Architect, you'll design and deliver innovative business solutions, working end-to-end from CXO level through to delivery. At my client's company, you'll serve as a technical leader, using your production software development expertise to support and guide FTSE 100 clients. You'll also have access to the latest training and certifications, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with extensive in-house courses and a mentoring program.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance architectures for diverse client projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyse requirements, translating them into robust architectural solutions.
• Lead technical workshops and discussions with stakeholders to ensure clear understanding and alignment on solution design.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints and documentation for all solutions, ensuring they are kept up-to-date and accessible.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them through best practices in software engineering and architecture.
• Conduct regular code reviews and performance optimisations to ensure high-quality, efficient solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on client projects and incorporating them where appropriate.
• Manage and resolve technical issues that arise during the development and deployment phases, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery of solutions.
• Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise, solution demonstrations, and contributing to proposal development.

Skills & Experience

• A consistent track record in providing technical leadership in areas including application, business, and integration architectures.
• Must be comfortable across all architecture domains and specialise in at least one of:
• Architecture domain
• Business domain, (e.g. CRM, eCommerce)
• Sector
• Technologies/vendors
• Experience of performing solution options assessment, including product selection and analysis of patterns and sourcing approaches
• The ability to deliver strategic thinking to stakeholders through Architecture Roadmaps, mentoring and technical thought leadership.
• Working knowledge of architecture modelling tools and frameworks, e.g. UML, ArchiMate, etc.
• An appreciation of the commercial, people and organisational aspects of your work
• An appreciation of or exposure to emerging technologies and architectural trends, including, for example:
• Microservices vs Packaged Solutions
• Cloud vs On-premise
• Digital transformation enablement
• Cloud architectures, with experience of AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure
• Broad span of vendors: IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, etc.
• The architects’ role in agile delivery
• Internet of Things