Role: Solution Architect (Permanent/full time)
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
Overview
At Dignity, we’re a customer‑focused organisation that truly cares about the wellbeing of families, placing compassion and support at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Solutions Architect who can bridge strategy and delivery, someone who thrives on solving complex problems and building scalable, future‑ready tech. You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming our technology landscape, designing smart, secure, and seamless solutions that truly make an impact.
Why This Role?
* Design scalable, secure, enterprise‑grade solutions
* Translate business strategy into real technical delivery
* Drive modern integration approaches (API‑first, event‑driven, cloud‑native)
* Simplify complexity and champion modular, reusable architecture
* Help shape our “as‑is” to “to‑be” transformation journey
What You’ll Be Doing
* Create and own solution designs, roadmaps, and architecture artefacts
* Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver aligned, high‑impact solutions
* Act as a trusted advisor on platform capabilities and technical feasibility
* Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice
* Identify opportunities to reduce risk, increase value, and accelerate delivery
* Stay ahead of the curve through industry trends and emerging tech
What We’re Looking For
* Have strong experience as a Solutions Architect delivering scalable solutions
* Be confident building transitional roadmaps (as‑is - to‑be)
* Bring expertise in cloud‑first architecture (AWS/Azure) and modern integration patterns
* Thrive in cross‑functional, collaborative environments
* Communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence
* Be passionate about continuous improvement and innovation
Experience Required
* APIs, integration patterns & event‑driven architectures
* Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) & DevOps tooling
* Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, BPMN, etc.)
* Data governance, security & compliance awareness
* Agile & SDLC best practices
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company bonus scheme (up to £500 annually)
* Private healthcare (self cover)
* 4% matched pension contribution
* Life assurance (2x salary)
* Wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and counselling services
* Ongoing development through apprenticeships and progression opportunities
* Additional benefits including eyecare support, flu jabs and retail discounts
* Free on‑site parking available at most locations
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
FCA Statement
We’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.
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