At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and govern solution architecture for major digital programmes.
- Company: Dynamic tech firm focused on innovative digital solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative setting with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on digital transformation in a high-stakes environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in leading architecture functions and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 116 - 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 in Reading employer: CBSbutler
At CBSbutler, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Larkhill, you will benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values your contributions to driving efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and growth.
