Solution Architect Location: Hybrid - London & home MAX 1 day per week in the office. Reporting to: Enterprise Architect Hybrid | 35-hour week Benefits: 30 days AL, Healthcare, Family Care, Up to 10% Pension, Support Leave Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Per Annum. Overview A key role within the Technology function, responsible for shaping solution design for a major business programme. You'll ensure solutions align with architectural standards, support integration and reporting platforms, and work closely with engineering teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead solution design across major programme workstreams, aligning with architectural vision and technical standards. Support cloud and data governance; define best practice for integration and reporting. Maintain and enforce standards for API design, integration patterns, data schemas (including Medallion architecture), and security (RBAC, data classification). Oversee adherence to the Microsoft Common Data Model and ensure consistent integration catalogue delivery. Maintain central repositories for integration and reporting design patterns. Act as design gatekeeper-review, approve, and guide new integration and schema proposals with Enterprise Architecture. Work closely with suppliers to ensure value from Microsoft Azure and related technologies. Identify and escalate technical risks, providing mitigation options. Knowledge & Qualifications Essential: Architecture frameworks, best practice design, and scalable solution patterns. Strong understanding of deployment, service transition, and operational readiness. Desirable Certifications: TOGAF ITIL Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert CISSP Experience with Dynamics 365 (D365) and Microsoft Common Data Model Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methods Experience Extensive background in solution architecture or technical design roles. Strong experience designing solutions in Microsoft Azure environments. Experience with data platforms, integrations, and reporting environments. Leading technology change, applying architectural standards, and ensuring best practice delivery. Skills & Attributes Ability to produce clear high-level and low-level technical designs. Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. Understanding of business processes to ensure alignment with business goals. Research-led approach to selecting technology options that best meet requirements.