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Ref: MG2690

Location: Stevenage (SG1)

Hybrid: Yes - flexible

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Pay: £750 per day paid weekly via umbrella – inside IR35 (NO LTD)

Duration: 6 months initially with possibility for extension

Duties

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Solution Architect Manager to lead our team of solution architects in designing and delivering innovative technology solutions that align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of solution architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective, scalable technology solutions.

Oversee the architectural design and integration of complex systems across multiple projects and business units.

Ensure that solutions are aligned with strategic goals, technology standards, and best practices.

Participate in the development and review of technical architectures, ensuring quality, security, and performance.

Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to deployment and support.

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of architectural frameworks, standards, and guidelines.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to drive innovation and efficiency.

Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.

Support resource planning, budgeting, and capacity management for the solution architecture team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in solution architecture, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and solution design methodologies.

Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure ), microservices, and API management.

Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Relevant certifications (e.g Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Salesforce experience highly advantageous

Oracle Fusion experience desirable

If interested please submit an up to date CV to this advert and Brad or Harry from 4 Recruitment will be in touch

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