Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Strong grounding in enterprise IT and cloud-native environments Experience in architecture design for public-facing digital experiences (UX, content management, CRM, external communications) Understanding of integration technologies and data movement patterns, ideally in an API-first landscape Knowledge of modern security principles across public, private, and hybrid cloud setups Expertise in architectural governance and large-scale transformation Ability to operate across multiple architectural layers Strong solution design capabilities in enterprise, business, integration, data, technology, and cloud domains Experience in leading transformative service design and digital innovation Responsibilities: Design the critical architectural foundations that power our new digital advice journey Shape detailed solutions across enterprise, business, integration, data, technology, and cloud domains Drive the creation of high-quality artefacts aligned to our Charity Design Catalogue Ensure all decisions are grounded in well-considered architectural viewpoints Influence major programme decisions and support RFP activity for essential capabilities Champion strong governance across design, integration, and application portfolio management Design cohesive, full stack solutions that are robust, scalable, and aligned to strategic ambitions Act as a key voice in evolving the systems that power our mission Technologies: API Architect Cloud CRM Support Security UX UI Design More: At StepChange, we are embarking on an ambitious five-year strategy centered around digital innovation. We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to lead the architectural vision that will transform our service delivery across the charity. This is a brand-new role within a supportive team, where you will have the opportunity to build a lasting legacy. We are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we value the unique perspectives that every individual brings. This role is a fixed-term contract for 18 months. last updated 8 week of 2026