Solutions Architect

Computer Futures; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer Futures is seeking a Solution Architect for transformational projects in Liverpool with a hybrid work pattern (2-3 days onsite per week). You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and design end-to-end solutions supporting operational and data-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities include defining designs, running workshops, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring alignment with governance and security standards throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven Solution Architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in solution design, integrations and data flows.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of architecture governance and security principles.
• Retail sector experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define solution designs and integration approaches across multiple systems.
• Run workshops and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.
• Support supplier evaluations, RFI/RFP processes and technical assessments.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, security and governance requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout delivery and implementation.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise integration

Data flows

Stakeholder collaboration

Security principles

Job description

Role: Solution Architect

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)

Length: Initial 6-month contract

Day Rate: £590 per day

IR35: Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Role Information

We're looking for a Solution Architect to support a number of key transformation projects. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements, define solution approaches and produce end-to-end designs supporting a range of operational and data-driven initiatives.

Expectations

• Define solution designs and integration approaches across multiple systems.
• Run workshops and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.
• Support supplier evaluations, RFI/RFP processes and technical assessments.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, security and governance requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout delivery and implementation.

Skills Needed

• Proven Solution Architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in solution design, integrations and data flows.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of architecture governance and security principles.
• Retail sector experience is essential.

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