Solutions Architect

Location: London

Salary £80k - £120k

• Solution Design and Architecture: Develop and document high-level and detailed architectural designs for complex systems, ensuring that solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand business needs, translate them into technical requirements, and propose the best possible solutions.
• Technology Roadmap: Create and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with the clients's strategy, identifying opportunities to improve existing systems or leverage new technologies.
• System Integration: Design and implement integration strategies that allow disparate systems to work together seamlessly, ensuring data consistency, system reliability, and scalability.
• Solution Implementation Oversight: Oversee and guide the development teams during the implementation of designed solutions, ensuring adherence to the architecture and best practices.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all solutions comply with internal security standards and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), including data privacy, security, and disaster recovery considerations.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of solution designs, architecture principles, and integration approaches for ongoing projects and future reference.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks in solution designs, ensuring that potential challenges or vulnerabilities are addressed early in the project lifecycle.

Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Software Architect, or similar role, with a strong background in software design and system integration.
  • Proven experience designing complex enterprise-level solutions across multiple platforms and technologies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in architecting cloud-based or hybrid systems.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern software development practices.
  • Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data management best practices.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to solution design.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work effectively.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO, NIST, etc.).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in DevOps environments.