Macclesfield
Solution Architect
Posted on Friday, 25th September 2026
Solution Architect
Salary: Up to £85,000
Location: Alderley Edge – Hybrid
Clearance: Active or Previous SC Clearance
We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a growing consultancy, supporting the design and delivery of complex technology solutions across Government and other highly regulated environments.
This is a hands-on Solution Design Architecture role, with a strong focus on owning the architecture, producing detailed technical designs and translating high-level requirements into clear, end-to-end solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Owning the solution architecture and producing clear, detailed technical designs.
- Creating solution drawings, HLDs, LLDs, solution blueprints and wider architecture documentation.
- Translating high-level business and technical requirements into practical end-to-end solutions.
- Working closely with senior stakeholders and existing architecture teams to understand requirements and technical direction.
- Developing detailed solution designs that can be taken through into delivery.
- Collaborating with technical teams to ensure solutions align with wider architecture principles and standards.
- Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience working as a Solution Architect / Solution Design Architect with a genuine focus on architecture and technical design.
- Proven experience producing HLDs, LLDs, solution blueprints, architecture diagrams and supporting documentation.
- Strong ability to take high-level requirements and turn them into detailed, end-to-end technical solutions.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and established architecture teams.
- Government or wider Public Sector experience is highly desirable.
- TOGAF experience or qualification is highly desirable.
- Experience with Oracle, OCI and/or Salesforce would be advantageous.
- Active or previous SC Clearance is required.
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Solution Architect in Macclesfield employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.