Solutions Architect

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the architectural design and provide technical oversight of complex technology solutions. You will work from the Birchwood Warrington Support Office, and play a key role in bridging business strategy with effective technical implementation while supporting organizational growth. This position involves collaboration with various teams and stakeholders, and a focus on innovation in AI/ML and automation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architectural design and technical oversight of technology solutions.
• Knowledge in cloud-based architectures and systems.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML applications and automation.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business strategy with technical implementation.
• Support business initiatives through workshops.
• Drive feasibility studies and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Act as architectural lead for various systems.

Skills

Architectural design

Technical oversight

Collaboration

Innovation in AI/ML

Tools

Salesforce

Coupa

Cloud-based solutions

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking to recruit a new SolutionsArchitect, who will lead the architectural design and technical oversight of complex technology solutions across both legacy systems and digital transformation programs.

We are continuing to experience an exciting period of company growth, so it is a great time to join our team at our friendly Service Centre, where you will play a key role in providing expert guidance, governance, and leadership to enable scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that support organisational goals.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between business strategy and technical implementation, ensuring solutions are effective, scalable, and align with organizational objectives
• Work as a technical stakeholder aiding business stakeholders in the creation of business case, contribute to business analysis sessions and consider potential technical approaches and service management implications.
• Support business deliverables/initiatives via facilitating inception and discovery workshops both internally and with strategic partners, bringing opportunities to the business where possible.
• Collaborate with Architectural leads to define, design, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance solution architectures, across enterprise and custom-built platforms.
• Drive the exploration and validation of technical feasibility through proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives, demonstrating potential solutions and validating assumptions before significant investment.
• Act as the architectural lead for projects involving systems such as Salesforce (CRM), Coupa (Procurement), Big Change (Field Service), AI/ML platforms, and in-house developed applications.
• Create and maintain ongoing technical roadmaps for business capabilities
• Conduct architectural reviews, technical assessments, and highlight ongoing risk profile for the technology set.
• Identify and champion innovative technological opportunities, particularly within AI/ML and automation, that can deliver significant business value and competitive advantage.
• Support the migration of legacy applications and infrastructure to modern cloud-based solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure knowledge transfer across teams.
• Support technical teams via building relationships internally and with Partners.

The role will working out of the Birchwood Warrington Support Office, with traveling to site locations as required