Hiring: Director, Solution Architecture & Enterprise Architecture

Hiring: Director, Solution Architecture & Enterprise Architecture

Full-Time 90000 - 110000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cognite

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and elevate Solution Architecture across Europe, ensuring high-quality designs and performance standards.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on delivering value through innovative architecture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on professional growth and community building.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of architecture while making a real impact on customer success.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership in architecture with strong technical and advisory skills.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.

As the SA Lead for Value Delivery Europe, you will own and elevate the Solution Architecture capability across the region.

Your mission is to ensure that all architecture delivered into customer projects is consistent, scalable, performance‑ready, and aligned with Cognite’s delivery standards.

You will lead a high‑performing community of Solution Architects who operate as trusted advisors to our customers—shaping architectures that accelerate value realization, reduce delivery risks, and create a repeatable technical foundation for scale.

You will drive the professional development, methods, and technical excellence of the SA function, ensuring architects apply best practices, reuse accelerators, and work in deep alignment with Data Engineering, Data Science, Product, and PM communities.

This role is primarily leadership, with a maximum of 20% customer‑facing involvement to focus on uplifting the Solution Architecture function.

Responsibilities Architecture Leadership (Regional) Own the region’s end‑to‑end architectural quality across customer implementations.

Ensure consistent, high‑quality design practices, reference architectures, and performance standards across all pods.

Oversee architecture readiness in scoping, design, implementation, and go‑live phases.

Customer Value Realization Champion a value‑led architecture approach where solution design directly supports measurable customer outcomes.

Act as a senior technical advisor for strategic accounts—supporting escalations with clarity, empathy, and strong technical judgment.

Ensure architecture drives performance, scalability, and long‑term adoption.

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Hiring: Director, Solution Architecture & Enterprise Architecture employer: Cognite

Cognite is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration within the dynamic field of medical communications. With a hybrid working model based in Greater London, employees enjoy the flexibility to balance their professional and personal lives while being part of a team that is dedicated to delivering impactful healthcare solutions. The company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful contribution.

Cognite

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Cognite Recruitment Team

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