Strategic Solutions Architect: Enterprise Cloud & AI Leader

SHI Corporation UK Limited

Greater London

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SHI UK is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-scale technology solutions, shaping architectures that span cloud, data, AI, and Microsoft ecosystems. You will partner with stakeholders to drive secure, scalable designs and govern delivery across engineering, DevOps, and security teams.

The role emphasizes pre-sales support, architectural governance, and driving innovation within modern IT frameworks and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in solutions architecture, system design, or senior-level technical roles within enterprise environments.
Industry-recognized certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or TOGAF strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to architect end-to-end, enterprise-grade solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
Lead the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), architectural standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and integration patterns to support digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
Facilitate and lead solution design workshops, defining architecture, integrations, data flows, and system interactions.
Review and validate technical designs and implementation plans to ensure architectural integrity, performance, and scalability.
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to oversee solution delivery, enforce governance, and ensure adherence to standards.
Support pre-sales and client engagements by aligning solutions to customer needs, presenting architectural vision, and contributing to technical strategy.