Solutions Architect

Job description

Solution Architect

Location: London (hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 (depending on experience) + 15-20% bonus + benefits

A leading global strategy and technology consultancy is growing its Digital & Data practice, seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver innovative software solutions across defence, financial services, energy, and public sector. This role offers variety, technical leadership, and a clear IC career path in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

The Role

As a Solution Architect, you'll bridge strategy and engineering, creating architecture artefacts and leading technical vision for client transformations. Working with interdisciplinary teams, you'll ensure scalable, high-performance solutions using the right tech for complex challenges.

What you will be doing

• Creating key artefacts like Key Design Decisions, Technical Options Papers, and High-Level Designs.
• Leading as SME to define vision and Architectural Guardrails for engineering teams.
• Supporting senior leaders on case for change, cost estimation, and detailed planning.
• Collaborating cross-functionally in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) on client and internal projects.
• Hybrid working: 2+ days/week office or client site (up to 5 days during peaks).

What we are looking for

• Hands-on software engineering background, leading teams to deliver applications/services.
• Practical application of architecture methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Breadth across Business/Data/Application/Technology/Security domains; specialism in at least one.
• Agile delivery experience and stakeholder collaboration in fast-paced settings.
• Commitment to continuous learning; certifications advantageous.

What's on offer

• Competitive £75k+ salary based on experience.
• 15-20% performance bonus, generous pension, 25+ days holiday.
• Private healthcare, learning budget, share ownership, hybrid flexibility.
• Technical IC track—no Partner path required. Career growth in seven sectors.

Want to hear more? Apply now, lets talk!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-02-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English