Role Title: Solution Architect
Location: Sheffield
Duration: 31/12/2025
Rate: £330 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only
Role Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance IT solutions that align with our business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architectures and ensure successful delivery of complex systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
- Design end-to-end solutions that integrate with existing systems and platforms.
- Lead technical teams in the implementation of architectural solutions.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to ensure alignment.
- Conduct system evaluations and recommend improvements.
- Document architecture designs, decisions, and implementation plans.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in a solution architecture role.
- Strong knowledge of system integration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and microservices.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, or C#.
- Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL), APIs, and messaging systems (Kafka, JMS).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- TOGAF or SAFe® for Architects
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Redis, Salesforce, or SAP.
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Ability to conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and performance tuning.
- Strong documentation and presentation skills.
