Solution Architect
Sustain Recruit · London · posted 3 days ago
Going rate £54,900UK median £60,288London £74,574
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2133IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Going rate for this occupation: £54,900 · UK median pay £60,288
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- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£80,000stated
- Going rate£54,900
- UK median£60,288
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £35,504 |
| 25th | £45,860 |
| 50th | £60,288 |
| 75th | £81,932 |
| 90th | £100,418 |
| Going rate | £54,900 |
| UK median | £60,288 |
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Solution Architect
London | Hybrid | £80,000
We are looking for an ambitious Solution Architect to join the Technology function of a highly regarded organisation operating within the legal and professional services sector .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has developed their career from a strong software engineering or technical development background and has moved into Solution Architecture over the last few years.
You will work at the intersection of business and technology, helping to design practical, scalable and secure solutions across a complex enterprise application landscape. This is a hands-on architecture role where you will work closely with engineering, product, delivery and technology teams to turn business requirements into robust technical solutions.
The Role
As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering technology solutions that meet business needs while aligning with wider architecture standards and principles.
You will work closely with Domain Architects, engineers, technical specialists and delivery teams, bridging the gap between high-level technology strategy and practical implementation.
This role would particularly suit someone with approximately 2–3 years' experience in Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture or a senior technical design role , supported by a previous career in software engineering or development.
Key Responsibilities
Translate business requirements into clear and practical technical solution designs. Produce architecture documentation including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), integration specifications and technical design documentation . Work closely with software engineering and delivery teams to guide implementation and resolve technical challenges. Design end-to-end integration solutions across a complex enterprise application landscape. Define API contracts, message schemas and integration patterns to enable reliable system connectivity. Design and document data flows, ensuring appropriate consideration of security, data protection and information classification. Participate in architecture reviews for projects and technology change. Evaluate technology options and contribute to build versus buy decisions . Support Proofs of Concept (POCs) and technical investigations to validate architectural approaches. Define and validate non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, resilience, availability and security . Work collaboratively with Data, Platform, Security and Product specialists to ensure solutions are aligned across technology domains. Create and maintain architecture documentation, technical specifications and architectural decision records. Present solution designs and technical recommendations to relevant stakeholders and governance forums. Work with third-party technology vendors and partners to assess and integrate solutions. Share knowledge and support engineers and technical specialists in adopting good architecture and engineering practices.
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