Strategic Solution Architect & Team Lead

Accenture PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to define architecture for high-profile government or private sector services, and to lead a small team in delivering strategic IT roadmaps.

The role requires client-facing excellence, hands-on systems engineering background, and collaboration across architecture governance, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and risk management to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solution architecture for large programs.
• Proven client-facing leadership and team management.
• Strong governance, standards, and framework application.
• Hands-on background in systems engineering / integration architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms, e.g., Azure or AWS.
• Ability to define IT strategy and roadmaps for major programs.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture for high-profile government or private sector services.
• Act as trusted advisor to directors and programme level clients.
• Define IT strategy, architecture and roadmaps for large programs.
• Manage non-functional requirements across delivery lifecycle.
• Provide technical risk and mitigation advice.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Architectural governance

Solutions architecture

Design patterns

Architecture modelling tools

Cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)

SDLC understanding

Stakeholder management

Pre-sales support

Tools

Architecture modelling tools

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to define architecture for high-profile government or private sector services, and to lead a small team in delivering strategic IT roadmaps.

The role requires client-facing excellence, hands-on systems engineering background, and collaboration across architecture governance, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and risk management to ensure successful outcomes.