At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead software architecture and drive digital transformation in a modern tech environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on innovation and technology direction.
- Benefits: Autonomy to lead, support for innovation, and opportunities for meaningful impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on AI-driven development and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape engineering culture and influence technology direction while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in software architecture, team leadership, and cloud platforms required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Software Development Architect to take a leading role in shaping and delivering a major digital transformation and software re-platforming programme. This is a high-impact position where you’ll provide technical leadership, architectural direction, and strategic oversight across a modern, evolving technology estate, while also leading and developing an established software engineering team. If you enjoy balancing hands‑on technical involvement with strategic influence, this role offers the chance to make a genuine mark.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architectural design and technical oversight across software development and re-platforming initiatives, adopting a zero trust security approach.
- Define and drive alignment between software engineering practices and wider digital and enterprise architecture strategies.
- Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
- Take accountability for architecture, tooling, and technology decisions across digital products.
- Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using modern engineering principles.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing software development team, fostering best practice and continuous improvement.
- Own the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle, including emerging AI‑driven development practices.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to shape technical roadmaps and integration strategies.
- Provide early‑stage technical input into discovery, feasibility, and solution design.
- Define and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and quality controls.
- Work closely with Cyber Security teams to ensure solutions are secure and risk is effectively managed.
- Review and assure code delivered by third‑party suppliers, ensuring alignment with architectural and security standards.
- Provide hands‑on support for live services, including debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
Technology Environment
You’ll be working within a modern cloud‑based ecosystem, including .NET (C#), Blazor, Terraform, and Redis. There is also a strong focus on AI‑assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) and future‑facing engineering approaches.
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in software architecture, solution design, and technical leadership.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, modern development frameworks, and integration patterns.
- Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
- Understanding of secure development practices and working alongside Cyber Security functions.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
- Experience or exposure to AI/ML integration and data platforms.
- Comfortable working across both strategic and hands‑on technical responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Industry certifications such as TOGAF, Azure certifications, or similar.
- SCRUM certification or strong experience working in Agile environments.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can influence technology direction, shape engineering culture, and deliver meaningful transformation within a forward‑thinking organisation. You’ll be given the autonomy to lead, the support to innovate, and the platform to make a lasting impact.
Solutions Architect in Birmingham employer: CRG - People and Technology
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and technical excellence, where as a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation. Our collaborative work culture fosters continuous improvement and professional growth, providing you with the autonomy to lead and shape engineering practices while working within a modern cloud-based ecosystem. With a strong focus on AI-assisted development tools and a commitment to secure, scalable solutions, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your career.
Contact Details:
CRG - People and Technology Recruitment Team
