Salary: £109,200 - 114,600 per year Requirements: I require 8 years of relevant Solution Architect experience and a total of 15 years of overall experience. I expect a strong understanding of AWS gateway/integration methodologies, APIs, and data migration strategies. You should possess Solution Architecture expertise with a consulting mindset, rather than just a Technical Architect role, though previous experience as a Technical Architect is desirable. Strong Solution Architectural experience in medium to large-scale transformation programs is necessary. I need you to have experience in driving architecture strategy, application integration, governance models, security roadmaps, application hosting in AWS Cloud, and software design. A working understanding of Agile models and multi-supplier environments is important. You should be accustomed to working as part of a team of Solution Architects, reporting to the Head of Architecture. Knowledge of the Utilities industry is a plus. Excellent articulation and presentation skills will be essential for collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders. Responsibilities: You will identify, publish, and communicate strategic technology standards, frameworks, principles, and roadmaps to guide technology decisions and drive efficiency opportunities. Analyzing the impact of implementing new technologies into the IT infrastructure will be part of your role. I expect you to assist Solution Architects, Product Specialists, and Project Managers in aligning technology services with specific business services, ensuring technology roadmaps are integrated into development projects. You will design and guide the implementation of robust and scalable solutions. It will be your responsibility to evaluate and represent solution options during the Architecture Review Board sessions and obtain approvals for the best-identified solutions for implementation. Establishing architecture best practices and collaborating with Business, IT, and third-party product vendors to align program objectives and achieve critical goals will be essential. Conducting system assessments to identify areas for optimization and improvement will also be part of your duties. Technologies: AWS Architect Cloud Security More: This is a hybrid role based in Windsor, UK, where you will need to work in the office one day a week. It is a contracted position lasting for 6 months and falls inside IR35 regulations. We seek a candidate who is client-facing with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as strong team leadership and collaboration abilities. The ideal candidate will be assertive, supportive, and capable of negotiating effectively. last updated 8 week of 2026