Salary: £47,181 - £51,356 Grade: M Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Location: North Yorkshire - Hybrid Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping our organisation’s digital future, driving bold, forward‑thinking Solutions Architecture and powering an Enterprise Architecture programme that transforms ideas into impact? Opportunity As a Solution Architect you’ll help deliver technology solutions that support North Yorkshire Councils vision, drawing on your experience to lead solution design work play a key role in shaping the future of the Councils technology landscape. Join a great organisation The largest County in the country North Yorkshire including stunning coastlines, national parks, market towns and is a beautiful place to live and work. The council is forward thinking and passionate about providing excellent service to its residents and tourists. The Technology service plays a vital role in supporting the organisation and is driving forward to be the most innovative and high performing technology provider. Job Summary 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 form part of the Technology service, and we work closely with business analysts, product owners and project managers from our Transformation service. As a Solution Architect, 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 Experience 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: with an excellent employer defined pension scheme, enhanced holidays, flexible working to help you thrive at home and well as work, salary sacrifice car, cycle and technology, childcare schemes, package of ‘Everybody Benefits’ shopping vouchers, discounts and more. Please see our total rewards brochure for more information. 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. You may see this role advertised in a number of locations; you only need to apply once for the location which is most convenient for you as an office base. Key Dates: Closing Date: 30 March 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Key Documents: Job description: Solution Architect.docx Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.