Solutions Architect

IT Architecture; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 23,063,000 - 26,937,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Architecture in Liverpool (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week) is seeking a Solution Architect to support transformation projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, define solution approaches and produce end-to-end designs for a range of operational and data-driven initiatives.

The role requires proven enterprise Architecture experience, strong design/integration/data flow skills, governance and security knowledge, and experience with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven solution architecture experience in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in solution design, integrations and data flows.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of architecture governance and security principles.
• Retail sector experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define solution designs and integration approaches across multiple systems.
• Run workshops and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.
• Support supplier evaluations, RFI/RFP processes and technical assessments.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, security and governance requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout delivery and implementation.

Skills

Solution design

Data integrations

Stakeholder management

Security principles

Retail industry

Job description

Role: Solution Architect
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)
Length: Initial 6-month contract
Day Rate: £590 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

Role Information

We're looking for a Solution Architect to support a number of key transformation projects. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements, define solution approaches and produce end-to-end designs supporting a range of operational and data-driven initiatives.

Expectations

• Define solution designs and integration approaches across multiple systems.
• Run workshops and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.
• Support supplier evaluations, RFI/RFP processes and technical assessments.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, security and governance requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout delivery and implementation.

Skills Needed

• Proven Solution Architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in solution design, integrations and data flows.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of architecture governance and security principles.
• Retail sector experience is essential.