Overview
Company: North Yorkshire Council
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £47,181 - £51,356
Expires: 30/03/2026
Role
Solution Architect – leading bold, forward‑thinking Solutions Architecture and supporting an Enterprise Architecture programme that transforms ideas into impact.
What you will do
As a Solution Architect you’ll help deliver technology solutions that support North Yorkshire Council’s vision, drawing on your experience to lead solution design work and play a key role in shaping the future of the Council’s technology landscape.
We are currently looking to recruit a Solution Architect to support the design, governance, and assurance of technical solutions across a portfolio of projects. Our Architecture team forms part of the Technology service, and we work closely with business analysts, product owners and project managers from our Transformation service. You will be responsible for translating complex business and user requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable architectures that align with enterprise principles. You will ensure that all solution designs comply with internal governance processes and pass assurance at key design stages. You will support decision‑making and provide technical guidance and direction throughout the solution lifecycle, including requirements validation, technology evaluation and procurement to enable successful implementation from discovery through to transition.
Experience / Qualifications
* In depth understanding of solutions architecture, gained through experience leading the design of technology solutions
* A solid background in producing solution artefacts that guide project and delivery teams
* Knowledge of software and systems development methods
* Effective stakeholder management with experience working with colleagues at different seniority levels to make decisions on technology choices
* Knowledge of a wide range of technologies including cloud platforms, API’s and enterprise software and infrastructure
What we can offer
You are provided with a comprehensive benefits package:
* an excellent employer defined pension scheme
* enhanced holidays
* flexible working to help you thrive at home as well as work
* salary sacrifice car, cycle and technology
* childcare schemes
* Everybody Benefits shopping vouchers, discounts and more
Please see our total rewards brochure for more information.
Working arrangements
The role offers Hybrid Working, with expectation to attend offices in North Yorkshire when required including County Hall Northallerton.
More Information
For further information contact Robert Sorley on 01609 533014 or email robert.sorley@northyorks.gov.uk.
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Sector: Corporate Services, Administration, Communications
Job Role: Architect
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