Lead Solution Architect - -80K - -90K

Hybrid working - Open to location (Some trips to midlands office)

We are working with a forward-thinking organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation. They are looking to appoint an experienced Solution Design Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale technology solutions.

This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic thinker with deep hands-on experience in solution architecture, system design, and large-scale application development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation''s technology landscape, working across internal teams and third-party providers to deliver value.

They are specifically looking for someone who has personally led the development of large-scale applications from the ground up. You will be responsible for managing a Solutions Architect and eventually a small team of developers. The successful individual will also be expected to guide and mentor others while ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution design for complex business needs and strategic projects

• Design and oversee the delivery of custom-built applications, particularly where SaaS or third-party solutions are unsuitable

• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with business and technical goals

• Work with technologies including D365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Fabric for data warehousing

• Maintain consistent architectural standards across multiple projects and initiatives

• Assess new technologies and vendors in line with the organisation''s "borrow, buy, build" strategy

• Manage architectural trade-offs, balancing functional and technical requirements

• Contribute to ongoing architecture governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement

Experience needed:

• Proven experience leading the design and build of large-scale, complex applications

• Deep knowledge of architecture and systems design principles

• Hands-on experience delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem (D365, SharePoint, Microsoft Fabric)

• Track record of working across SaaS, in-house builds, and third-party integrations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience managing small technical teams or mentoring technical professionals

• Comfortable operating across multiple projects and programmes simultaneously

Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT

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