Join WMCA at a pivotal moment of digital transformation. As a Solution Architect in our Digital and Data team, youll help shape the future digital state of the organisation - leading the move from legacy systems to modern platforms. Youll be central to designing robust, compliant solutions aligned with enterprise standards, acting as a gatekeeper for technical design decisions. This is a unique opportunity to influence a major systems revamp and ensure our technology meets the evolving needs of customers and stakeholders across the region. What you will be doing. Work flexibly and with integrity to support the needs of WMCA and the Digital and Data team. Develop, deliver, and support solutions architecture across the organisation. Understand and document business needs, translating them into technical solutions. Collaborate with colleagues and users to define requirements and acceptance criteria. Create and review technical designs, offering guidance for current and future systems. Communicate complex IT architecture in clear business terms to stakeholders. Advise staff and users on digital tools and ensure compliance with technical standards. Document key team processes and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Contribute to and enforce technical standards across user groups. Build partnerships with internal teams and ...