Forsyth Barnes Consultancy
Solution Architect (Ref: 196999)
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Our client stands at the crossroads of advanced technology and transformative digital experiences. Operating globally in the media, internet services, and BI-enabled software space, this organization partners with enterprises seeking strategic solutions that drive efficiency, insight, and competitive differentiation. The focus remains on sustainable innovation, integrity, and measurable impact, delivering programs that shape how data informs strategic decisions across industries.
Job Description
We invite a seasoned Solution Architect to helm the design governance and architectural strategy for a portfolio of high-impact client projects. You will translate business imperatives into scalable, secure, and resilient architectures, steer cross-functional teams, and uphold enterprise standards. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to deliver platforms that endure change and scale with the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Articulate architectural runway and reference models for pivotal domains, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Lead formal architecture reviews, validating conformity with data strategy, security, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations to convert requirements into robust, scalable systems.
- Assess technologies, trade-offs, and patterns across cloud, data, and integration layers; advocate optimal choices.
- Govern architectural change, risk management, and roadmap execution to sustain momentum.
- Mentor engineering teams on best practices and design principles to accelerate delivery without sacrificing quality.
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Requirements
- A decade or more of experience in software architecture or related senior roles.
- Proven success delivering cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Deep expertise in microservices, API-led connectivity, data modeling, and security design.
- Experience with enterprise integration patterns, event-driven architectures, and CI/CD practices.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Thrives in fast-paced, client-facing settings with multiple concurrent engagements.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
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Benefits
- Salary aligned with market benchmarks and performance-based incentives
- Hybrid/remote work options and flexible scheduling
- Extensive health coverage and retirement benefits
- Active learning opportunities including certifications and trainings
- State-of-the-art tech stack and modern tooling
- Inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages experimentation
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Applications accepted through our client’s official channels. We value diverse viewpoints and a thoughtful, data-driven approach to technology strategy.
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