Solution Architect

Location: Hybrid - London & home MAX 1 day per week in the office.

Reporting to: Enterprise Architect
Hybrid | 35-hour week
Benefits: 30 days AL, Healthcare, Family Care, Up to 10% Pension, Support Leave
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Per Annum.

Overview
A key role within the Technology function, responsible for shaping solution design for a major business programme. You'll ensure solutions align with architectural standards, support integration and reporting platforms, and work closely with engineering teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution design across major programme workstreams, aligning with architectural vision and technical standards.
• Support cloud and data governance; define best practice for integration and reporting.
• Maintain and enforce standards for API design, integration patterns, data schemas (including Medallion architecture), and security (RBAC, data classification).
• Oversee adherence to the Microsoft Common Data Model and ensure consistent integration catalogue delivery.
• Maintain central repositories for integration and reporting design patterns.
• Act as design gatekeeper-review, approve, and guide new integration and schema proposals with Enterprise Architecture.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure value from Microsoft Azure and related technologies.
• Identify and escalate technical risks, providing mitigation options.

Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential:

• Architecture frameworks, best practice design, and scalable solution patterns.
• Strong understanding of deployment, service transition, and operational readiness.

Desirable Certifications:

• TOGAF
• ITIL
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• CISSP
• Experience with Dynamics 365 (D365) and Microsoft Common Data Model
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methods

Experience

• Extensive background in solution architecture or technical design roles.
• Strong experience designing solutions in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with data platforms, integrations, and reporting environments.
• Leading technology change, applying architectural standards, and ensuring best practice delivery.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to produce clear high-level and low-level technical designs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of business processes to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Research-led approach to selecting technology options that best meet requirements.