Solutions Architect

TXP; Ringway; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TXP is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect for a 6-month initial contract in Manchester. The role involves assessing business and technical requirements, producing high- and low-level designs, and ensuring solutions align with architecture standards and assurance requirements within the Research Administration domain.

The successful candidate will work with the Technical Design Authority and Enterprise Architect to develop blueprints, advise on option choices, and support delivery teams

Qualifications

• Experience delivering architecture designs for complex projects.
• Ability to produce high- and low-level designs.
• Ability to align designs with architecture standards and assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional and non-functional requirements.
• Create high-level solution designs including data flows and integrations.
• Develop low-level designs to support delivery teams.
• Work with the Technical Design Authority to meet assurance and compliance requirements.
• Support the Enterprise Architect in developing the Research Administration blueprint.
• Advise portfolio teams on suitable solution options.

Skills

Solutions Architect experience

Adaptability

Stakeholder communication

Higher education / research exposure

Education

Relevant IT/CS qualification

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Role Type: Contract

Length: 6 months initial

Location: Manchester

Our client is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support a portfolio of research-focused technology initiatives. This role will assess business and technical requirements, produce high- and low-level solution designs, and ensure proposed solutions align with architecture standards, assurance requirements and the wider Research Administration domain roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess functional and non-functional requirements.
• Create high-level solution designs, including data flows and integrations.
• Develop low-level designs to support delivery teams.
• Work with the Technical Design Authority to meet assurance and compliance requirements.
• Support the Enterprise Architect in developing the Research Administration domain blueprint.
• Advise the Research Enablement Portfolio team on appropriate solution options.

Key Skills

• Relevant qualification and proven delivery experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in higher education or a research-intensive environment is desirable.