Solutions Architect

Responsiv; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Social calendar events

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in the United Kingdom seeks an IT Solution Architect to lead pre-sales technical engagements, develop innovative solutions, and provide guidance to clients and internal teams. Candidates must possess over 10 years of experience in software solution development and have the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary and various perks, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience developing software solutions for medium to large organisations.
• Experience delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to operate as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales technical engagements with customers.
• Develop solution demonstrations and technical workshops.
• Provide technical leadership across client engagements.

Skills

Development of software solutions

Pre-sales capability

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Architectural principles

Research and design

Education

10 years experience in consulting

Tools

IBM technologies

Microsoft Azure

AI solutions

Job description

The IT Solution Architect is responsible for leading pre-sales technical engagements with customers. The role develops solution designs and proposals, facilitates customer discovery and solution workshops, and provides technical leadership and guidance to Responsiv’s technical team.

Job Description

• Develop and deliver solution demonstrations, technical workshops, and customer presentations.
• Engage with senior customer stakeholders to discuss architectures, solution options, and technical trade-offs.
• Produce high-quality solution architectures, including documentation, diagrams, assumptions, risks, and implementation approaches.
• Lead the technical shaping of bids and proposals, ensuring solutions are deliverable, commercially aligned, and meet customer requirements.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership across client engagements, supporting solution definition through to transition into delivery.
• Work closely with Sales to provide technical insight, product knowledge, and consultative support to progress opportunities.
• Apply knowledge of IBM technologies, Microsoft Azure, AI, and open‑source platforms to develop appropriate solutions and support opportunity growth.
• Collaborate with the Head of Consulting to shape solutions, presentations, bids, and proposals for combined software and consulting services.

About You

• Minimum 10 years’ experience developing software solutions for medium to large organisations in a consulting or principal capacity.
• Demonstrable experience delivering practical and innovative solutions, underpinned by architectural principles and design standards.
• Proven ability to operate as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels, including CIOs, CTOs, solution architects, and delivery teams.
• Strong pre‑sales capability, including solution shaping, customer presentations, and applying a consultative and commercial approach to opportunities.
• Strong research, design, and communication skills, with experience producing architectures, technical documentation, proposals, and thought leadership content.
• Ability to present confidently, influence decision‑making, and lead technical discussions.
• Experience taking ownership of key technical decisions and supporting problem resolution.
• Commitment to quality through effective documentation, testing approaches, and delivery standards.

About Us

Responsiv build distinctive business solutions that are simple and effective.

Our expertise spans cloud computing, digital transformation, business process automation, enterprise integration, data governance and compliance, and AI‑enabled business. By blending innovation with practicality, Responsiv empowers organisations to embrace automation, optimise workflows, and enhance operational resilience, all while maintaining simplicity and ease of use.

Our broad portfolio of Products and Services allow us to deliver success at any stage of a customer’s IT transformation journey.

Our strategic partnerships with world‑leading companies such as Microsoft and IBM extend our ability to deliver complete and highly valued solutions to our customers.

Working at Responsiv

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

Pension Scheme: Provided by multi‑award‑winning SIPP provider, Hargreaves Lansdown. Track and monitor your investments or make voluntary payments using their online portal or mobile app.

Private Medical Care: Our medical cover is provided by Vitality Health, which includes benefits such as discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, and shopping discounts to reward maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Social Calendar: Responsiv host an annual Christmas party and regular socials throughout the year; including electric go‑karting, mini golf and driving ranges, and escape rooms. https://responsiv.co.uk/social-events/

Continuous Professional Development: Responsiv provide training, distance learning, and residential courses to support your work. We provide mentoring, on the job coaching, and learning opportunities including lunch and learn, conference presentations, and directed project work.

See Responsiv.co.uk for more information about our culture, portfolio, and customers.