Overview
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The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and technology strategy. This role acts as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them in to technical solutions.
* Design high-level architecture blueprints and detailed solution designs.
* Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools.
* Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and security policies.
* Lead technical design sessions and provide guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
* Support project delivery through architecture governance, design reviews, and risk assessments.
* Document architecture decisions, patterns, and standards.
* Identify implementation risks and potential impacts
* Enable delivery teams by providing optimal delivery solutions
* Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the organisation.
Required Experience
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in solution architecture or related technical leadership roles.
* Proven experience delivering complex, multi-system solutions across enterprise environments.
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
* Certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent are highly desirable.
* Strong background in systems integration, APIs, and enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM).
* Experience with enterprise architecture modelling tools and repositories - LeanIX knowledge will be an advantage
Required Skills & Competencies
* Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman).
* Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP).
* Experience with integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and data architecture.
* Ability to model and visualise complex systems using tools like ArchiMate, UML, or Visio.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Closing date for applications: 19th September 2025.
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