Strategic Solutions Architect: Cloud, Data & Security

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Solutions Architect to shape the digital foundations across the organisation. You will translate complex business needs into practical, secure technology designs and provide architectural assurance throughout delivery.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to develop options, guide decisions, and ensure security, data integrity, and sustainability across solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing technology solutions within a complex organisation.
• Translating business requirements into clear architecture options and designs.
• Knowledge of cloud-based solutions, APIs, integration patterns, and service-oriented architectures.
• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation and models.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver solution architecture across WMCA.
• Ensure solutions align with technology strategy and standards.
• Translate business problems into effective solution designs.
• Assess options considering cost, risk, security, data and scalability.
• Create and communicate architecture diagrams, decisions and options.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud architecture

APIs

Security & data

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in IT or related discipline

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Solutions Architect to shape the digital foundations across the organisation. You will translate complex business needs into practical, secure technology designs and provide architectural assurance throughout delivery.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to develop options, guide decisions, and ensure security, data integrity, and sustainability across solutions.