Solutions Architect
Core
Define solution designs, architecture specifications, and governance artefacts for a large-scale technology modernisation program in the higher education sector.
Role type
Senior IC Solution Architect
Builds
Application, data, integration, and security architectures for a higher education technology transformation
Domain
Higher Education / Enterprise Technology Modernisation
Required skills
Solution architecture, technical architecture, enterprise architecture, requirements translation, integration patterns, data flows, identity and access management, architecture documentation, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Microsoft Azure, modern data platforms, data governance, Microsoft Fabric, TOGAF certification
Technologies
Microsoft, Azure, Microsoft Fabric
Responsibilities
Translate functional and non-functional requirements into clear solution specifications and architecture designs; Develop and maintain architecture documentation across application, data, integration, security and technology viewpoints; Define logical integration requirements including systems, data flows, business events, latency and failure considerations; Develop identity and access architecture including identity providers, federation, role models and conditional access requirements; Prepare Architecture Decision Records documenting options, recommendations, evidence, approvals and consequences; Ensure solution designs remain aligned with governance requirements, security considerations, vendor constraints and broader architectural decisions; Work closely with business stakeholders, engineers, integration architects, security specialists and other technical teams to ensure solutions are clearly defined and fit for purpose
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
