Solution Architect

Description:

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect (Associate Manager level) to join our Secure Transformation Services team and help shape some of the UKs most complex government and enterprise transformation programmes.

📌Locations: Bristol, Birmingham or London (Hybrid)
✈️Must be willing to travel to the Southwest when required

As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in defining technology strategies, solution architectures and transformation roadmaps for large-scale programmes.

🔷 In this role you will also:
✅ Define architecture for high-profile government and private sector digital services
✅ Operate as a trusted advisor to Director and Programme-level clients
✅ Define IT strategy, architecture and technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives ✅ Manage non-functional requirements throughout delivery and operational lifecycles
✅ Provide specialist technology guidance, risk assessment and mitigation advice
✅ Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and delivery teams
✅ Support proposal development, pre-sales activities and business growth initiatives
✅ Develop thought leadership, case studies and architecture best practices
✅ Contribute to the growth of the Architecture profession within Accenture
✅ Mentor and support colleagues while helping build a high-performing architecture community

🔷Skills and experience required for this role:
🏗️ Strong Solution Architecture background
☁️ Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS
📋 Knowledge of Architecture Governance, standards and frameworks
🔄 Good understanding of the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
🔧 Background in systems engineering, application architecture and integration architecture
📊 Experience using architecture methodologies, modelling tools and design patterns
🛡️ Strong understanding of technical risk management
🤝 Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
🎯 Strong analytical and critical thinking skills