Solution Architect £ + 15% Bonus Location: Belfast Working Model: Hybrid Working Type: Permanent A globally recognised consultancy, home to over 4,000 strategists, technologists, engineers, and innovators, is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join their award-winning technology practice. With clients spanning FTSE 100 companies, central government, and national infrastructure, this role offers the chance to shape complex, high-impact technology programmes from strategy through to delivery. This Solution Architect position is ideal for professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology vision and practical executionthose who are equally comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and guiding engineering teams through delivery. Youll work on mission-critical digital transformations that make a meaningful difference to citizens and businesses across the UK. As a Solution Architect, you will: Translate complex business needs into scalable, pragmatic architectural solutions. Own and produce key architecture artefacts including High- and Low-Level Designs, Roadmaps, Reference Architectures, and Decision Papers. Provide architectural leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle, from shaping initial strategy to supporting technical delivery. Work closely with senior clients to define transformation roadmaps, estimate effort and impact, and build the case for change. Collaborate with engineering teams, offering practical guidance on design, technical constraints, and architecture guardrails. Apply architectural frameworks such as TOGAF and SAFe to ensure consistent, governed delivery across agile and traditional projects. Use modelling tools and languages such as UML, ArchiMate, and Visio to clearly articulate technical designs and strategies. Operate across architecture domainsapplication, data, technology, security, and businesswith deep expertise in at least one. Communicate clearly with both technical teams and executive stakeholders, leveraging strong written and verbal skills. The ideal Solution Architect will have: A hands-on background in software engineering and architecture, with previous experience leading engineering teams. Strong experience designing and delivering modern digital architectures, especially within cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or GCP). A track record of success delivering enterprise-scale architecture solutions. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align executive-level decision-makers. Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches, and comfort operating across different delivery cultures. Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, TOGAF, or SAFe are advantageous but not required. The Package: Flexible and hybrid working environment 25 days annual leave plus Christmas Eve half-day, with the option to purchase 5 additional days Private medical insurance (including cover for dependents) Competitive company pension scheme Annual performance-based bonus Share ownership opportunities Tax-efficient perks (e.g., cycle-to-work, charitable giving schemes) Participation in community and social impact initiatives This Solution Architect role requires candidates to have full rights to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. If youre looking to influence high-profile technology transformations and grow your consulting and architecture career in a dynamic environment, this role could be the perfect next step. Apply to the Solution Architect role here or contact: Skills: Solution Architecture Cloud Architecure Stakeholder Management technical leadership Architecture frameworks TOGAF Solution Implementation Benefits: Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque