Lead Solution Architect - £80K - £90K Hybrid working - Open to location (Some trips to midlands office) We are working with a forward-thinking organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation. They are looking to appoint an experienced Solution Design Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale technology solutions. This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic thinker with deep hands-on experience in solution architecture, system design, and large-scale application development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's technology landscape, working across internal teams and third-party providers to deliver value. They are specifically looking for someone who has personally led the development of large-scale applications from the ground up. You will be responsible for managing a Solutions Architect and eventually a small team of developers. The successful individual will also be expected to guide and mentor others while ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end solution design for complex business needs and strategic projects Design and oversee the delivery of custom-built applications, particularly where SaaS or third-party solutions are unsuitable Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with business and technical goals Work with technologies including D365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Fabric for data warehousing Maintain consistent architectural standards across multiple projects and initiatives Assess new technologies and vendors in line with the organisation's "borrow, buy, build" strategy Manage architectural trade-offs, balancing functional and technical requirements Contribute to ongoing architecture governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement Experience needed: Proven experience leading the design and build of large-scale, complex applications Deep knowledge of architecture and systems design principles Hands-on experience delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem (D365, SharePoint, Microsoft Fabric) Track record of working across SaaS, in-house builds, and third-party integrations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience managing small technical teams or mentoring technical professionals Comfortable operating across multiple projects and programmes simultaneously Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data