Solution Architect £75,000 Objective: As part of a strategic digital transformation initiative, this role focuses on developing innovative, technology-driven solutions that enhance service delivery, reduce technical debt, and transition away from outdated legacy systems. The aim is to empower professionals through modern tools and create high-impact digital services for both internal users and external clients. Position Summary The Solutions Architect is a key contributor to the digital transformation journey. This position is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, flexible, and forward-thinking technical solutions that align with organizational goals. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external clients, technology teams, and vendors to ensure effective delivery of modern digital systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop innovative technical solutions to modernize systems, eliminate technical debt, and support the creation of new digital products and services. Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, end users, and third-party vendors to gather requirements and deliver value-driven solutions. Provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, ensuring architectural best practices and technical standards are upheld from planning through to deployment. Ensure new systems integrate effectively with existing platforms while maintaining data integrity, security, and system performance. Monitor technological advancements and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. Develop and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation, including architectural designs, technical specifications, and operational procedures. Oversee testing and validation to ensure solutions are robust, secure, and meet performance and usability expectations. Provide ongoing technical support and optimization for deployed solutions. Contribute to the development of the overall technology roadmap, ensuring solutions align with long-term business objectives. Promote a culture of innovation and technology adoption across the organization. Enable professionals to leverage technology effectively in their roles, enhancing overall productivity and service quality. Deliver solutions that create differentiation and support a leadership position in the market. Qualifications and Experience A formal degree is beneficial but not essential; equivalent experience and qualifications will also be considered. Demonstrated experience in a Solutions Architect or similar role, ideally within complex or regulated environments (e.g., legal, financial, or professional services sectors). Strong understanding of system architecture, software development, cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), and data management. Proficiency in key programming languages and development frameworks is essential. Familiarity with practice management, document management, workflow automation, Microsoft Fabric, service-oriented architecture, data analytics, BI tools, DevOps methodologies, and agile frameworks like SCRUM or SAFe. Proven ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to work with cross-functional teams. Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder technology projects. Industry-recognized certifications such as TOGAF or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are advantageous.