Senior Solution Architect
Envitia
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Horsham • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of modern solution architectures, translating business needs into effective, scalable solutions across a range of technologies and platforms.
- Work closely with project managers, technical teams, and clients to ensure successful implementation, providing clear direction, advice, and architectural guidance.
- Lead solution reviews, ensuring designs meet client, regulatory, and internal standards, and contribute to the development of architecture policies and best practices.
- Develop technical strategies and advisory artefacts, while conducting horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and shape new service offerings.
- Produce cost models, risk assessments, and business cases, ensuring robust estimation across the full solution lifecycle.
- Contribute to the development of managed services and internal capabilities, while mentoring and supporting junior team members.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate)
- Demonstrable experience with major cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
- Proven track record leading large-scale transformation programmes
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong background working with Defence and/or Central Government clients.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DV level security clearance.
Benefits
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off, with the ability to buy or sell up to five additional days
- Private Healthcare: Comprehensive coverage with additional options for family members
- Training & Skills Development: Ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance your career
- Fitness Reimbursement: Support for gym memberships or fitness-related expenses
- Life Assurance: Extensive life insurance coverage for peace of mind
- Pension Contribution: Competitive options to help you plan for a secure financial future
- Perkbox Subscription: Discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Designed to support work-life balance and personal commitments
- Internal Reward Schemes: Recognition initiatives to celebrate your contributions and achievements
- Community Engagement & Volunteering: Opportunities to support meaningful causes through company-sponsored programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise architecture frameworksTOGAFZachmanArchiMatecloud platformsAWSAzuresolution architecturecost modelingrisk assessment
Soft Skills
communicationpresentationstakeholder managementmentoringadvisory skillsdirection providingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsstrategic thinking
Certifications
DV level security clearance