Title: Solutions Architect Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham/Manchester/Cardiff Working arrangements- Hybrid (2-3x a week) Industry- Professional Services (Legal sector) Overview The organisation is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join the Architecture andamp; Design team. You will design and deliver secure, scalable, and robust technology solutions aligned to strategic objectives, including a Cloud First approach and ongoing digital transformation. The role involves close collaboration with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and external partners to translate requirements into high-quality architectural designs. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture andamp; Delivery Translate business requirements into clear end-to-end solution architectures. Define target architectures and develop transition roadmaps. Review the current ("as-is") architecture and identify gaps and opportunities. Ensure solutions meet security, regulatory, and performance requirements. Provide integration designs for existing systems. Align solutions with enterprise roadmaps and contribute to shaping future technology direction. Technical Leadership Offer technical oversight during solution delivery and resolve complex design challenges. Act as a bridge between delivery teams and technical functions within IT. Support decisions relating to policies such as data residency. Feed into and influence enterprise architecture roadmaps. Stakeholder Engagement Exp