Solutions Architect

ECS Resource Group Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team in Watford or Horsham. The ideal candidate will work with stakeholders to understand business challenges and propose technology solutions. This role involves engaging with internal teams, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and creating solution design standards. The position offers a salary of £55,000-£60,000 and follows a hybrid model after a 3-month probation period.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to understand business needs and identify technology opportunities.
• Work with Business Analysts and product owners to shape requirements and design solutions.
• Research emerging technologies and maintain awareness of relevant roadmaps.
• Support the creation of solution design standards and technical roadmaps.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Administration and optimisation of Azure SQL

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation skills

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset with IT security awareness

Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively

Flexible and adaptable

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Logic Apps

SharePoint Online

Azure/Entra

Power Platform

Analysis Services

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Location: Watford (preferred) or Horsham

Salary: £55,000-£60,000

Contract: Permanent, full-time (3-month probation)

Hybrid: After probation (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH, non-consecutive)

We're looking for a Solutions Architect to work with stakeholders across the business, understanding challenges and proposing technology solutions that support strategic objectives. You'll evaluate options, define requirements, guide implementations, and support smooth transitions into service operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to understand business needs and identify technology opportunities.
• Work with Business Analysts, product owners, and ICT teams to shape requirements and design aligned solutions.
• Research emerging technologies and maintain awareness of relevant roadmaps.
• Support the creation of solution design standards, policies, and technical roadmaps.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills & Experience

• Administration and optimisation of Azure SQL, Data Factory, Analysis Services, Power BI, Azure/Entra, Power Platform, Logic Apps, and SharePoint Online.
• Strong communication, documentation, stakeholder management, and workshop facilitation skills.
• Excellent time management, organisation, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Proactive mindset with strong IT security awareness.
• Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively; flexible and adaptable.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy