Solutions Architect

Job Description

Solution Architect (AWS)

Manchester/Work from home

Full-time

Technology / Architecture

Due to the industries we work in, we require all our team to be able to obtain security clearance. To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder only and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to join our Architecture team supporting multiple client accounts. This role requires a dynamic individual with broad technical expertise across multiple domains and exceptional stakeholder management skills. You will play a key role in designing and governing solutions that meet complex business needs in large projects while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.

• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into robust architectural solutions
• Define and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and governance processes
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented according to design
• Support pre-sales and bid activities by providing architectural input and technical leadership
• Drive handover and knowledge transfer between teams to maintain continuity across projects

• Multi-domain expertise: Strong understanding of application, data, integration, and infrastructure architectures
• Cloud experience: Solid AWS knowledge
• Enterprise architecture principles: Familiarity with TOGAF or similar frameworks
• Stakeholder management:
  Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Solution design:
  Experience in designing end-to-end solutions for complex programmes.
• Leadership:
  Demonstrated leadership in architecture roles

• AWS certifications
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Exposure to security and compliance considerations in cloud environments. Exposure to other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies and their use cases
• Experience in regulated environments or large transformation programmes
• Knowledge of security and compliance considerations in solution design