Job Specifications
What you will do as a Solutions Architect
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the below. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Act as the technical authority for solution design across large-scale or multi-project programmes.
Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, enterprise principles, and secure-by-design standards.
Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
Mentor and coach Solutions Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.
Represent our client at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
Support business winning, including solution strategy, bids, and proposal development.
Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.
What you'll bring
Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated solutions.
Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Core areas (must have):
Proven experience in solution architecture across multiple domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)
Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks (eg TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)
Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards
Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments
Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community
Desirable:
Industry certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, ArchiMate)
Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy
Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation
Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches
Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences
SC Clearance is preferred but you must be at least eligible and prepared to go through the process
About the Company
Founded in 2002 Synergize Consulting is a UK SME that specialises in the delivery of IT consultancy services and resource solutions. For over 20 years, Synergize has been providing highly skilled professionals and turnkey labour services to the technology and engineering sectors both domestically and internationally.
We can supply staff to support services across:
Technology:
Data, IT operations, product and delivery, quality assurance testing (QAT), technical & user-centred design.
Engineering:
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