Solutions Architect (Ref: 184681)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports industry seeks a Solution Architect for Digital & Data Transformation in London. You will architect high-profile tech solutions, driving strategic business goals. This role involves collaborating across departments to translate business needs into innovative technical plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution architecture & complex system integration.
• Strong understanding of data governance and platforms.
• Confident in bridging technical and non-technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution and data architecture for a wide range of projects.
• Design data-centric solutions for governance to visualization.
• Act as design authority ensuring architectural integrity.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Complex System Integration

Data Platforms

Microsoft Technologies

Azure Services

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Solution Architect | Digital & Data Transformation

Location: London (Hybrid)

Industry: Sports

Salary: Up To £80,000 + 10% Bonus

Are you ready to architect impactful, high-profile tech solutions in a truly unique environment?

We're looking for a Solution Architect to join a forward-thinking Technology Strategy & Planning team driving a major Digital and Data Transformation programme. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of data, cloud, and digital architecture—designing solutions that directly support strategic business goals in a hybrid technology environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead solution and data architecture for a wide range of projects, from bespoke software to cloud integrations
• Design data-centric solutions supporting everything from governance to visualisation
• Act as the design authority throughout project lifecycles, ensuring architectural integrity and stakeholder alignment
• Translate business needs into actionable technical plans across diverse departments
• Help define and refine tech standards, staying ahead of the curve with emerging trends

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in solution architecture & complex system integration
• Strong understanding of data platforms, modelling, and governance
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies and Azure services
• Confident communicator able to bridge technical and non-technical conversations
• A collaborator who thrives on cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder engagement

Bonus if you’ve worked with platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or in large-scale event or sports environments.

Impactful work, high visibility, and a chance to be part of something truly special.

If you’re passionate about translating strategy into technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.