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Lead Solution Architect
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Lead Solution Architect - £80K - £90K
Hybrid working - Open to location (Some trips to midlands office)
We are working with a forward-thinking organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation. They are looking to appoint an experienced Solution Design Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale technology solutions.
This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic thinker with deep hands-on experience in solution architecture, system design, and large-scale application development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's technology landscape, working across internal teams and third-party providers to deliver value.
They are specifically looking for someone who has personally led the development of large-scale applications from the ground up. You will be responsible for managing a Solutions Architect and eventually a small team of developers. The successful individual will also be expected to guide and mentor others while ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end solution design for complex business needs and strategic projects
Design and oversee the delivery of custom-built applications, particularly where SaaS or third-party solutions are unsuitable
Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with business and technical goals
Work with technologies including D365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Fabric for data warehousing
Maintain consistent architectural standards across multiple projects and initiatives
Assess new technologies and vendors in line with the organisation's "borrow, buy, build" strategy
Manage architectural trade-offs, balancing functional and technical requirements
Contribute to ongoing architecture governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
Experience needed:
Proven experience leading the design and build of large-scale, complex applications
Deep knowledge of architecture and systems design principles
Hands-on experience delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem (D365, SharePoint, Microsoft Fabric)
Track record of working across SaaS, in-house builds, and third-party integrations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing small technical teams or mentoring technical professionals
Comfortable operating across multiple projects and programmes simultaneously
Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT
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