Lead Solution Architect

Lead Solution Architect
Location: Lincoln / Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 £65,000

A large, digitally ambitious organisation is transforming its technology landscape and is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Lead Solution Architect to help drive that change.
If youre motivated by strategic influence, modern architecture practice and delivering meaningful value for communities, this role offers the chance to lead at scale.

About the Role:

This senior technical leadership role reports to the Head of Strategy, Architecture & Product. Youll lead a small team of Solution Architects, guide engineering activity across Agile delivery teams, and chair the organisations Digital Design Authority.

Youll define and maintain enterprise-level architecture across a diverse portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while supporting the adoption of cloud, data and automation technologies. The role also includes assuring supplier-led designs and deputising at senior governance boards.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Leading a team of Solution Architects and assuring technical delivery
• Owning and evolving the strategic architecture framework and roadmap
• Chairing the Digital Design Authority (DDA)
• Working closely with Product Owners, Business Partners, delivery teams and suppliers
• Driving scalable, secure and high-performing solutions
• Providing assurance on third-party designs and supplier activity
• Supporting governance, cyber resilience, data architecture and cloud optimisation
• Championing a modern, product-based IT and digital model
• Promoting continuous improvement and architectural maturity

Youll bring:

• Extensive solution architecture experience with strong technical assurance skills
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. Azure), Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform and integration standards
• Experience in architectural governance and technical design forums
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of TOGAF, ITIL and security-by-design principles
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring and capability building

Why Join?

• Shape digital outcomes that impact a large and diverse community
• Influence architecture, ways of working and technology investment
• Hybrid working with flexibility as standard
• Professional development including leadership programmes and memberships
• Collaborate with skilled technologists and delivery partners across the sector

If this sounds of interest, then please apply now!

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