Solution Architect Up to 90,000 + Benefits + Bonus Location Manchester/Edinburgh : Office Based Contracted Hours Permanent : Full Time Make a Bigger Impact in Your Career Looking for more than just your next role? This is an opportunity to join a purpose:driven organisation where technology, transformation, and innovation come together to make a real difference. Youll work on high:profile projects that shape industries and support communities, alongside teams that value collaboration and big thinking. Whats the Role? Were looking for a Solution Architect to help design and deliver strategic technology solutions across a key client account. Youll work on large:scale programmes involving complex systems and multiple technology domains, contributing to architecture roadmaps and guiding delivery from end to end. This role sits at the heart of a forward:thinking architecture team, with plenty of scope to influence direction, engage senior stakeholders, and bring fresh ideas to life. What Youll Be Doing * Shaping enterprise technology strategies and ensuring they align with long:term architecture goals * Presenting recommendations and technical insights to executive teams and governance groups * Driving adherence to design principles and architectural standards * Mentoring and supporting team members as part of a growing architecture capability What Youll Bring * Strong background in enterprise architecture and technical design * Hands:on experience delivering end:to:end solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and cost:effective * Expertise in at least one widely:used technology stack (e.g., Microsoft .NET) * Strategic thinking and awareness of how technology trends can shape future outcomes * Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially when working with senior stakeholders What Youll Get * Competitive salary package * Pension, life assurance, and private healthcare * Laptop, phone, and flexible working options * Access to training, certifications, and career development resources * Employee discounts and wellness initiatives * Involvement in sports, events, and volunteering opportunities Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.