2,070 Solutions Architect jobs in the United Kingdom

Join our team as a Solutions Architect at our head office in Sunderland. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility of working from home, to enhance our dynamic team environment.

• Annual Salary: 65,000
• Location: Doxford Park, Sunderland
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Day-to-day of the role:

• Interpret Business Needs:

  • Translate business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints to achieve business objectives.
  • Work closely with product owners and systems owners to ensure a robust architectural runway for future business requirements.
  • Understand business drivers, capabilities, and determine corresponding enterprise solution designs.

• Assess Technology:

  • Monitor current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies and align with business requirements.
  • Assess global trends and disruptions for effective decision-making.
  • Support end-of-life product decisions and refresh or retire services or systems.

• Apply Technology:

  • Lead the design and analysis for the implementation of a solutions architecture across specific business applications or technologies.
  • Develop a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise solution portfolio from current to future state.
  • Create architectural designs, standards, and patterns to guide solution development.

• Provide Enterprise Guidance:

  • Deliver standard definitions, reference models, and architecture designs for architectural governance.
  • Support a community of practice (CoP) to align with enterprise architecture governance and assurance.
  • Design and direct governance activities to ensure solutions architecture assurance and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in IT solution development disciplines, including architecture, application development, and integrations.
• Proficient in developing architecture blueprints, strategies, and roadmaps.
• Skilled in delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, platforms, and processing environments.
• Strong understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends and their application to business models.
• Knowledge of product/system management, agile principles, and development methodologies.

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for various health-related expenses.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 10% contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave.
• Car mileage allowance for business use.
• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.

To apply for the Solutions Architect position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Solutions Architect

Up to 60k

Permanent, Full-time

Hertfordshire

Solutions Architect required to join an established national organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong technical background in and Microsoft technologies to play a key role in shaping the organisation's IT strategy on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Solutions Architect, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, product owners, and IT teams to design, propose and implement technology solutions that support the business's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for researching emerging technologies, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring IT services are aligned with operational needs.

Key responsibilities of the Solutions Architect

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business challenges and propose technology solutions
• Design and document current and future systems architecture and technical collateral
• Research, price, propose and consult on deployment of new IT solutions and enhancements
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure solutions meet specification and transition smoothly into service
• Support IT governance activities and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers
• Assist in defining annual roadmaps and technical visions for current and future systems

Required skills and experience of the Solutions Architect

• Minimum five years' experience in a solutions design role and four years working with the Microsoft technology stack
• Strong knowledge of Azure SQL, Data Factory, Analysis Services, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Entra, Power Platform, Logic Apps, and SharePoint Online
• Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Full clean driving licence is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in West Sussex offering exposure to enterprise-level projects, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, ambition and experience for the Solutions Architect role, please apply now, or contact Daniel Berry at Sellick Partnership on (phone number removed). With the department workload increasing due to the success of the organisation, the client is looking for a relatively quick appointment.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Join our team as a Solutions Architect at our head office in Sunderland. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility of working from home, to enhance our dynamic team environment.

• Annual Salary: 65,000
• Location: Doxford Park, Sunderland
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Day-to-day of the role:

• Interpret Business Needs:

  • Translate business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints to achieve business objectives.
  • Work closely with product owners and systems owners to ensure a robust architectural runway for future business requirements.
  • Understand business drivers, capabilities, and determine corresponding enterprise solution designs.

• Assess Technology:

  • Monitor current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies and align with business requirements.
  • Assess global trends and disruptions for effective decision-making.
  • Support end-of-life product decisions and refresh or retire services or systems.

• Apply Technology:

  • Lead the design and analysis for the implementation of a solutions architecture across specific business applications or technologies.
  • Develop a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise solution portfolio from current to future state.
  • Create architectural designs, standards, and patterns to guide solution development.

• Provide Enterprise Guidance:

  • Deliver standard definitions, reference models, and architecture designs for architectural governance.
  • Support a community of practice (CoP) to align with enterprise architecture governance and assurance.
  • Design and direct governance activities to ensure solutions architecture assurance and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in IT solution development disciplines, including architecture, application development, and integrations.
• Proficient in developing architecture blueprints, strategies, and roadmaps.
• Skilled in delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, platforms, and processing environments.
• Strong understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends and their application to business models.
• Knowledge of product/system management, agile principles, and development methodologies.

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for various health-related expenses.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 10% contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave.
• Car mileage allowance for business use.
• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.

To apply for the Solutions Architect position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Solution Architect (SC Cleared)

6 Month Contract | Hybrid, Glasgow/East Kilbride | Inside IR35 | £1200/Day

Spinks are are working with a well established Government Organisation who are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to assist during an important phase of change.

As an expert Solutions Architect, you will have the following:

• Technology Expertise: You will have a solid understanding of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments, across physical, virtual, and containerised compute.
• Software & Infrastructure Expertise: Understanding of both software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers to understand and guide the datacentre environment that applications are deployed into.
• Architecture Leadership: You will have deep experience in working in an architecture function and leading the development of the vision, principles, and strategy for architects for a set of products, projects, and technologies. You will be practised in creating technical standards, blueprints, reference architectures, roadmaps, transition states and target solutions across multiple services.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience designing and implementing cloud solutions across major providers (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle) Expertise in navigating platform-specific features and optimising and automating (IaC) deployments for maximum security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Strong understanding of cloud governance models and compliance frameworks relevant to government environments.
• Stakeholder Management: You will have proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines, crafting and advocating for long-term technical vision aligned with business strategy. This will include experience of interacting with, and influencing, senior stakeholders and a wide range of people across large teams, departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Communicating & Influencing: You will have exceptional communication skills, adept at translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with vendors.

Contract details:

• Solutions Architect
• 6 Month Contract
• Inside IR35
• Hybrid - 2/3 days p/w in Glasgow
• £1200/day
• ASAP Start

Please note: Active SC Clearance is required for this role.

If you're interested in this role, please apply for immediate consideration.

Design smarter solutions for the frontline workforce.

Connect by Cocentric is growing – fast. Our platform connects the dots between HR systems and digital workplace tools, providing frontline employees with seamless access to what they need and removing the need for email accounts or manual workarounds.

We’re looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team and lead the technical design of new client implementations. You’ll work across product, engineering, consulting, and client teams to design scalable, secure, and elegant solutions that meet business goals. It’s a hands-on, collaborative role where your technical expertise and consultative mindset will help deliver measurable impact at scale.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the end-to-end solution design technical deployment for new Connect implementations

• Work directly with clients to understand business needs, technical environments, and integration

requirements

• Define architecture, data flows, authentication methods, and system configurations

• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and digital consultants to deliver solutions

that are technically sound and practically deliverable

• Create solution documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications to guide delivery

• Support pre-sales conversations with technical expertise and design input

• Champion best practices in integration, identity, and data architecture

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of solution design processes

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong technical experience designing solutions across B2B SaaS platforms

• Proven ability to lead solution design across identity, API integrations, and data provisioning

• Working knowledge of platforms like Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Workday, SAP

SuccessFactors, or similar HRIS systems

• Strong communicator who can translate complex concepts into clear technical plans

• Experience working in cross-functional teams including engineers, consultants, and commercial

stakeholders

• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset – able to balance ideal solutions with client and timeline

realities

• Experience with IAM, SSO, or system integration is a plus

WHY JOIN COCENTRIC?

• Play a key role in shaping how organisations roll out Connect to their global frontline teams

• Work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and impact

• Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team backed by recent funding and strong client demand

• Hybrid working model with a base in our London office and flexibility to work from home

• 29 days annual leave, including a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.

o Our office closes over Christmas

• Generous private medical care and additional perks with Vitality

• Cocentric recognise that your family is important and being able to spend quality time with your

family as it grows is a wonderful experience. This is why we offer enhanced Maternity, Paternity,

Adoption and Parental leave

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Data Product Solution Architect to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing data products. This role acts as a strategic bridge between data engineering, analytics, product management, and business stakeholders to define and implement data product solutions that are technically sound and aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate is both technically hands-on and strategically minded, capable of translating complex data requirements into scalable product architectures and enabling the delivery of data products that are robust, reusable, and value-driven.

Location: Uxbridge, UK.

Main Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Design end-to-end architecture for data products, including ingestion, transformation, storage, access, and visualization layers.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and principles for data product development.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, modular, reusable, and aligned with enterprise architecture and data strategy.
• Lead the selection and integration of appropriate technologies and platforms (e.g., data lakes, warehouses, real-time processing, APIs, semantic layers).

Data Product Development

• Collaborate with product managers and data teams to translate business needs into technical data product designs.
• Architect solutions that support data discoverability, governance, lineage, and self-service consumption.
• Ensure data products meet performance, security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Drive the adoption of data mesh or data-as-a-product principles, where applicable.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology teams on how to best structure and deliver data capabilities.
• Partner with data engineers, platform architects, and UX/UI teams to ensure cohesive product delivery.
• Provide technical leadership in shaping the roadmap and backlog for data product teams.

Governance & Quality

• Ensure architectural compliance with data governance policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Define SLAs, KPIs, and monitoring approaches for data products to ensure reliability and trustworthiness.

Your skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, solution design, or similar roles.
• Strong experience with modern data platforms and technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Azure/AWS/GCP data services).
• Deep knowledge of data modeling, APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native data architectures.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable and performant data solutions in complex environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams using agile or product-centric delivery models.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to align technical decisions with business goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data product thinking or data mesh principles.
• Background in product architecture or enterprise architecture.
• Knowledge of data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Amundsen).
• Familiarity with DevOps and DataOps practices, including CI/CD, version control, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI).

Our benefits

• Hybrid working model;
• Private medical insurance, life insurance and eye care;
• Salary Sacrifice Pension matched up to 8%;
• 25 days holiday per annum + bank holidays;
• EAP;
• Wellbeing and volunteering days;
• Payroll giving;
• Reward and Recognition program;
• Discounted RAC vehicle breakdown.

Pepper Advantage’s values and culture

Our mission is to help people succeed. Our clients, our customers, our employees. Our Values are ‘Can do’, ‘Balanced’ and ‘Real’.

Pepper Advantage’s values support our vision, shape our culture and define how we interact with other employees and the attitudes we adopt towards our customers and clients. The values of Pepper Advantage support the organisation’s mission statement.

Pepper Advantage UK’s unique outcome focused corporate culture aims to deliver fairness and value for clients and customers, consistently exceeding expectations in all measurable performance areas.

Pepper is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Profiles are subject to change in line with business needs.

Principal Architect (Solutions Architecture)

London – Permanent

£85,000-£00,000

Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance to progress.

Currently working with a leading UK innovation and transformation consultancy who are in search of a Solution’s Architect to join their highly skilled team.

As an Architect you will work on leading programmes like this with the ability to use your passion for leading technologies to make genuine real-world impact.

Experience the Solution Architect needs:

• A solid background operating at leadership level within a consulting firm
• A strong software background
• Delivering upon strategic thinking through Architecture Roadmaps, mentoring and technical leadership
• Service Orientated Architecture
• Microservices
• Cloud vs On-prem
• Cloud Architecture
• Agile delivery

The package:

• £8 000- 00,000 base
• Car Allowance
• Company Bonus
• Pension

To hear more, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on .

Company

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

Scope

Akkodis is establishing a pioneering IT & Digital Centre of Excellence (CoE), designed to drive transformative technology programmes across the UK. This dynamic new team will play a key role in delivering large-scale digital, cloud, software, and infrastructure projects, supporting both public and private sector clients. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and innovative SaaS-based solutions, the CoE will enhance digital capabilities, future-proof workforces, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Joining our CoE presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of major national initiatives, working within a high-impact, collaborative environment. Our diverse roles span architecture, project management, data analytics, software development, and technical support—empowering professionals to shape scalable, next-generation digital ecosystems. Whether delivering sophisticated Big Data platforms, cloud solutions, or advanced infrastructure, our teams will drive innovation and digital excellence across multiple programmes.

Role

We’re looking for an experience Solutions Architect to design, develop, and oversee the implementation of scalable and robust technology solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to create solutions that meet strategic objectives and drive value. The solutions Architect will work closely with stakeholders, delivery teams, and customers to ensure that solutions are aligned with business needs, technical standard, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technology solutions that meet customer business requirements and align with enterprise architecture standards
• Develop architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and solution documentation for approval and implementation
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions
• Conduct technical reviews, design validation, and risk assessments for proposed solutions
• Provide guidance on technology selection, integration patterns, cloud architecture, and system scalability
• Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and compliance standards
• Support pre-sales activities by providing technical input, solution demos, and proof-of-concept engagements
• Mentor and advise development and delivery teams on architecture best practices and design patterns
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continually improve solution offerings

Required Experience

• Proven experience (7+ years) in IT, software development, or cloud architecture roles
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing complex solutions across multiple platforms or technologies (e.g. cloud, enterprise software, SaaS, integrations)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern architecture patterns
• Exposure to Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
• Experience with architecture frameworks and methodologies including TOGAF
• Pre-sales or customer-facing experience including providing technical input for proposals, demos, or proof-of-concepts
• Experience with system integrations, APIs, microservices, and data architecture
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance, and governance standards in solution design
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, QA, business analysts, and project managers

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of software architecture, system integration, and solution design
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and enterprise architecture
• Understanding of databases, APIs, microservices, and middleware
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and data governance standards
• Hands-on experience with SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools
• Ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to assess trade-offs and risks
• Ability to align technology solutions with business objectives
• Understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the business
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to influence and advise customers or internal teams on architecture decisions
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills for cross-functional engagement
• Project management awareness and ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field
• Cloud certifications (highly desirable): AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Design smarter solutions for the frontline workforce.

Connect by Cocentric is growing – fast. Our platform connects the dots between HR systems and digital workplace tools, providing frontline employees with seamless access to what they need and removing the need for email accounts or manual workarounds.

We’re looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team and lead the technical design of new client implementations. You’ll work across product, engineering, consulting, and client teams to design scalable, secure, and elegant solutions that meet business goals. It’s a hands-on, collaborative role where your technical expertise and consultative mindset will help deliver measurable impact at scale.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the end-to-end solution design technical deployment for new Connect implementations

• Work directly with clients to understand business needs, technical environments, and integration

requirements

• Define architecture, data flows, authentication methods, and system configurations

• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and digital consultants to deliver solutions

that are technically sound and practically deliverable

• Create solution documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications to guide delivery

• Support pre-sales conversations with technical expertise and design input

• Champion best practices in integration, identity, and data architecture

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of solution design processes

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong technical experience designing solutions across B2B SaaS platforms

• Proven ability to lead solution design across identity, API integrations, and data provisioning

• Working knowledge of platforms like Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Workday, SAP

SuccessFactors, or similar HRIS systems

• Strong communicator who can translate complex concepts into clear technical plans

• Experience working in cross-functional teams including engineers, consultants, and commercial

stakeholders

• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset – able to balance ideal solutions with client and timeline

realities

• Experience with IAM, SSO, or system integration is a plus

WHY JOIN COCENTRIC?

• Play a key role in shaping how organisations roll out Connect to their global frontline teams

• Work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and impact

• Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team backed by recent funding and strong client demand

• Hybrid working model with a base in our London office and flexibility to work from home

• 29 days annual leave, including a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.

o Our office closes over Christmas

• Generous private medical care and additional perks with Vitality

• Cocentric recognise that your family is important and being able to spend quality time with your

family as it grows is a wonderful experience. This is why we offer enhanced Maternity, Paternity,

Adoption and Parental leave