Solution Architect

Overview

Solution Architect – 18 month fixed term contract – Manchester

Salary: £75,800 – £88,300. Hybrid arrangement (minimum 2 days in Manchester office).

Key Responsibilities

• Shape solution architecture across the customer portfolio, including as‑is and to‑be analysis, roadmaps, options appraisals and high‑level designs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, suppliers and technical teams to translate objectives into clear, deliverable technology solutions.
• Support architecture governance by defining patterns, guiding low‑level designs and ensuring alignment with AQA’s standards, security requirements and overall technology strategy.

Qualifications

• Established solution, application or enterprise architect with recent architecture experience.
• Strong knowledge of customer, CRM, sales, marketing or customer service systems – especially customer data platforms or analogous application‑led change.
• Solid understanding of application and data architecture and ability to align business goals, customer journeys and integration needs.
• Experience creating artefacts such as vision statements, roadmaps, high‑level designs, options papers and design patterns.
• Pragmatic, collaborative style with the ability to influence stakeholders, work with suppliers and keep delivery moving in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• 35‑hour working week with flexible, hybrid working.
• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30).
• Christmas closure days.
• Excellent pension – up to 11.5% employer contribution.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AQA is committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. All applications are welcome, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation or background.

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