Solution Architect - Manchester

Solution Architect - Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 69935 - 85477 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
All The Top Bananas

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design innovative solutions and lead engineering teams on exciting transformation projects.
  • Company: Leading tech and consulting firm with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
  • Benefits: Up to £95,000 salary, private healthcare, generous pension scheme, and performance bonuses.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work across various sectors and technology stacks.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex tech challenges in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Strong software engineering background and proven solution architecture experience.

The predicted salary is between 69935 - 85477 £ per year.

Location: London / Hybrid (approx. 2 days per week)

Salary: Up to £95,000

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a leading technology and consulting environment, working on complex transformation programmes across a variety of sectors. This is a great opportunity for an architect who enjoys staying close to engineering while taking ownership of solution design, technical direction and senior stakeholder engagement.

The role includes:

  • Creating and assuring key architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs, Technical Options Papers and key design decisions
  • Working closely with engineering teams, often acting as the lead technical SME
  • Defining technical vision and establishing architectural guardrails
  • Supporting senior stakeholders with cases for change, cost estimation and detailed planning
  • Working across multiple architectural domains, including Business, Data, Application, Technology and Security
  • Working across varied projects, clients and technology stacks

What we are looking for:

  • Strong hands-on Software Engineering background
  • Experience leading engineering teams delivering applications and services
  • Proven Solution Architecture experience
  • Strong understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies
  • Ability to operate across architectural domains, with deeper expertise in at least one area
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Confident working with multiple technical and business stakeholders in fast-paced environments

Experience may include:

  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Architecture: TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF
  • Delivery: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
  • Modelling: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq
  • Wider platforms including Oracle, IBM and Salesforce

Package:

  • Salary up to £95,000
  • Private healthcare for you and your family
  • Generous company pension scheme
  • Annual performance-based bonus

If you are a Solution Architect who combines strong architecture expertise with an engineering mindset and enjoys solving complex technology challenges, simply apply below or get in touch to find out more!

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Contact Details:

All The Top Bananas Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Solution Architect - Manchester

Solution Architecture
Software Engineering
Technical Direction
Stakeholder Engagement
High-Level Design
Technical Options Papers
Architecture Methodologies