Overview
We're working with a growing consultancy that partners with organisations on complex technology and digital transformation challenges. They're expanding their architecture capability and are looking for a Senior Managing Solution Architect to join the team.
Responsibilities
* Lead architectural delivery across multiple client engagements and act as the senior technical escalation point
* Design and govern enterprise‑grade solution architectures, including cloud, data, and integration patterns
* Engage with senior client stakeholders to shape technical strategy and translate business requirements into architectural decisions
* Support practice development and help grow the internal architecture capability
* Define and uphold technical governance, security standards, and compliance requirements
* Contribute to business development, including pre‑sales and proposal work
* Lead, mentor and develop a team of consultants and analysts
* Manage technical risk and oversee integration across client technology estates
* Communicate architecture decisions clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Requirements
* TOGAF certification with strong applied experience across multiple architecture domains
* Proven background at Senior Manager or Lead Architect level, with experience managing large‑scale technology programmes
* Solid cloud architecture experience, with Azure preferred
* Familiarity with governance frameworks such as DDAT and GDS
* Experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery environments
* Demonstrated experience managing and developing senior technical staff
* Good understanding of security principles and risk management
Benefits
* Senior role with genuine scope to lead and influence, not just deliver
* Opportunity to help shape and grow an internal practice alongside experienced leadership
* Varied work across industries and engagement types
* Hybrid working from Bristol with flexibility built in
* Enterprise‑scale programmes with real complexity and impact
If you're a Solution Architect ready to step into a role with real leadership scope and strategic influence, we'd like to hear from you.
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