Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company in Manchester seeks a Solution Architect to design and deliver large-scale IT solutions. This role emphasizes digital and cloud transformation, requiring expertise in microservices, APIs, and Azure. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering and a proven track record in delivering integrated IT solutions. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Solution Architect experience

Expertise in microservices

APIs knowledge

Software engineering practices

Azure experience

UML/BPMM skills

Job description

Overview

Solution Architect - Permanent | Manchester | Global Insurance

Our client, a leading global insurance business, is hiring a Solution Architect to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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