Solution Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a Solution Architect to design and lead the implementation of end-to-end technology solutions that align with business goals and enterprise standards. This role acts as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with architectural governance across the organisation.

What you will do:

Architecture & Design

• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and detailed design specifications

• Define and document end-to-end solution architecture, including high-level components, interfaces, and data flows

• Design across application, data, integration, and infrastructure layers

• Ensure solutions support scalability, security, performance, and maintainability

Technology Evaluation & Governance

• Evaluate technology options and recommend optimal platforms, tools, and architectural approaches

• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security frameworks, and governance policies

• Apply cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements in solution design

Implementation Oversight & Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful solution delivery

• Provide architectural guidance during development, integration, and deployment phases

• Support troubleshooting and provide solution-level direction during project execution

• Engage stakeholders to validate architecture decisions and manage trade-offs

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong architecture design skills across application, data, integration, and infrastructure domains
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud-native services
• Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ability to use modelling and documentation tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Lucidchart, Draw.io, UML)
• Strong understanding of both monolithic and distributed system architectures
• 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience