At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and govern solution architecture for major digital programmes.
- Company: Dynamic tech firm in Reading with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and SC clearance required.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on complex international programmes in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of digital solutions and drive impactful change.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in leading architecture functions and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 95 - 116 £ per hour.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to provide senior technical leadership across major digital programmes. This is a high-impact role responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the architecture that underpins digital products, platforms, and services. You will lead architectural direction across complex programmes, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, interoperable, and aligned to enterprise strategy and long-term business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, architecture teams, and external delivery partners to drive technical excellence and deliver a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and govern solution architecture activities across major digital programmes
- Define and evolve enterprise architecture roadmaps aligned to business and digital transformation objectives
- Provide architectural oversight across cloud, enterprise, and integrated technology solutions
- Assess and validate technical proposals from delivery partners and suppliers
- Ensure all solutions meet required standards for cybersecurity, resilience, scalability, and interoperability
- Shape architecture strategy within RFPs, procurement activities, and delivery governance processes
- Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across multinational programmes
- Promote best practice architecture principles, standards, and governance across the Digital portfolio
Essential Experience
- Proven experience leading architecture functions across large-scale enterprise programmes
- Strong background delivering solutions involving technologies such as Azure and SAP S/4HANA
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior and CXO level
- Strong expertise across Microsoft technologies, enterprise integration, and security
- Experience leading internal technical teams and managing external delivery partners
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture governance and digital transformation
Desirable
- Azure cloud certifications
- Experience within Defence, Aerospace, or highly regulated environments
- Exposure to multinational or complex international programmes
Lead Solution Architect. Job in Reading Move Collective Jobs employer: Broughton Group
At Move Collective, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while you lead impactful digital transformation projects in Reading, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on technical excellence and a commitment to employee well-being, we offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
