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.
Desired Skills and Experience
Data and Azure