Solution Architect

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience designing end-to-end system architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, integrations, APIs and data flows.
• Experience working across multiple SaaS platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of cyber security, data governance and change control principles.
• Microsoft 365 and Azure experience.
• Power Platform experience.
• Knowledge of data modelling and automation technologies.
• Experience within a regulated, care, education or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain our target systems architecture.
• Lead solution design across business-critical platforms.
• Define integrations, APIs and data flow standards.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical assurance for projects.
• Ensure solutions meet security, governance and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI and data-driven improvement.
• Support technology selection, procurement and implementation activities.

Technologies:

• AI
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Flow
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Security
• Office 365

More:

We are a charity sector business supporting disadvantaged children, and we believe exceptional outcomes start with exceptional people and great technology. We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Information Systems team and help shape our digital landscape. This is a hybrid role based in Penrith, offering the chance to influence strategic decisions, work with modern technologies, and create a connected, data-driven environment that supports our colleagues and the children they care for. We offer a base salary up to £65k, strong work-life balance, 33 days holiday increasing with service, a pension with AVIVA and 3% employer contribution, Medicash health benefits with optical and dental cashback plus 24/7 virtual GP access, and discounts on gyms, high street brands, restaurants, and more.

last updated 31 week of 2026