Senior Solutions Architect

Role: Senior Solutions Architect

Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: North of England – Hybrid (infrequent travel)

Salary: £80–90K + benefits

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to design scalable, future-ready solutions within a large, customer-focused digital environment

You’ll act as the design authority across key programmes, shaping end-to-end solutions across digital, CRM, CMS and integration platforms. Working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders, you’ll translate business needs into clear, practical architecture designs that support long-term scalability and value

Key Responsibilities

• Define current and future state architecture
• Lead solution design decisions (build vs buy, integrations, vendor selection)
• Deliver scalable, cost-effective architectural designs
• Identify risks, duplication and technical debt
• Contribute to roadmaps across customer and digital platforms
• Support governance and ensure architectural alignment
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams
• Communicate designs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience & Skills:

• Strong experience as a Solutions Architect in complex environments
• Integration expertise across SaaS, legacy and custom systems
• Experience with CRM, CMS and customer/transactional platforms
• Ability to balance scalability, cost and delivery timelines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Background in software engineering or application architecture
• Experience defining standards, patterns and reusable components
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience