Solution Architect

The Solution Architect owns the end-to-end design integrity of solutions within their assigned platform vertical. Operating within the governance framework established by the Enterprise Architect, they translate business and product requirements into coherent, scalable, and standards-compliant architectures — bridging strategic intent and engineering execution. They are a key participant in the Architecture Review Board, accountable for ensuring their vertical's solutions align with the organisation's technology strategy, security posture, and target platform model.

Responsibilities

Architecture Design and Solution Ownership: Develop high-level blueprints and detailed architecture specifications that address business requirements, technical constraints, and platform interoperability — including integration patterns, data flows, and system boundaries; Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and platforms appropriate to the solution context, ensuring alignment with EA-approved standards and the organisation's target architecture; Produce and keep current comprehensive documentation — including architecture decision records (ADRs), C4 model diagrams, integration guides, and design specifications — as the authoritative source of truth for the vertical; Governance, Standards and Risk Management: Apply and advocate for architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails defined by the Enterprise Architect; Ensure all solution designs incorporate relevant regulatory, data governance, and security requirements from inception; Present designs, review peer submissions, and contribute to binding technology decisions; Engineering Enablement and Implementation Oversight: Provide architectural direction and hands-on guidance to engineering squads throughout the delivery lifecycle; Lead structured design reviews at key delivery milestones; Assess live solutions against performance benchmarks and reliability targets; Stakeholder Engagement and Architecture Knowledge: Translate complex architectural decisions and trade-offs clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders; Work closely with peer Solution Architects, the Enterprise Architect, and third-party vendors; Champion a knowledge-sharing culture within the engineering organisation

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience); 5+ years experience in a solutions architect or equivalent senior technical design role; 10+ years experience in leadership of complex software designs; Demonstrated experience designing and delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutions; Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures; Experience in communicating across technical and non-technical audiences including executive stakeholder levels

Nice to have

Industry certification relevant to vertical (e.g. AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent) — preferred

Benefits

Annual market competitive bonus program; Thrive Program; flexible work options; dedicated time to prioritize health and wellbeing (virtual Yoga or meditation sessions); Global Wellness paid day off; Give Back Day