Solution Architect
Location: Hybrid/Wrocław (min 2 days per week in the office)
Full-time
Contract B2B
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect on behalf of our client.
Description of the role:
- Domain Solution Architecture Leadership
- Own and drive solution architecture consistency within the assigned project/domain, in alignment with the Domain Enterprise Architect
- Translate domain target architecture, principles, and roadmaps into actionable solution designs for projects
- Ensure architectural coherence across multiple initiatives running in parallel within the domain
- Apply expert-level problem-solving to address complex solution design challenges and resolve technical issues - Project & Delivery Support
- Provide hands-on solution architecture support to programmes and projects across European entities
- Guide and mentor technical teams delivering solutions withinthe domain
- Support early project phases including architecture options, feasibility, highlevel design, and estimation
- Review and validate solution designs at key delivery milestones
- Create clear, comprehensive technical documentation for solutions (Level 4 -Expert proficiency) - Architecture Governance & Standards
- Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails
- Act as a key contributor to architecture governance forums (e.g., design reviews, architecture boards)
- Identify deviations from standards, assess impact, and support exception handling where justified
- Promote reuse, simplification, and de-duplication across the domain landscape
- Apply and guide teams on architecture patterns and anti-patterns specific to the domain
- Define and enforce architecture principles within domain contexts - Integration & Platform Alignment
- Apply and enforce the enterprise integration strategy within domain solutions (e.g., API-led, event-driven)
- Guide projects in the effective use of enterprise platforms (integration, cloud, data, application platforms)
- Reduce point-to-point solutions and support the evolution towards a more modular, scalable architecture
- Design integration solutions using appropriate patterns and technologies - Cloud Architecture Leadership
- Design and architect cloud-native solutions using platform-appropriate services (AWS) - Level 4 Expert proficiency required
- Apply cloud-native patterns and best practices to solution designs
- Guide teams on cloud migration strategies and cloud platform adoption
- Consider cost optimization, scalability, and operational aspects in cloud architectures
- Evaluate multi-cloud and hybrid cloud scenarios - Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
- Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, delivery teams, and enterprise architecture
- Communicate architectural decisions clearly to business, IT, and executive audiences
- Collaborate with vendors and system integrators to ensure solutions align with enterprise and domain standards
- Influence stakeholders and build consensus on technical approaches
- Manage stakeholder expectations effectively throughout project delivery - Technology & Solution Design
- Design robust solutions covering Data Architecture, Security Architecture, and Infrastructure requirements
- Track and assess emerging technologies relevant to domain delivery (technology radar)
- Contribute to Target Operating Model evolution for the domain
- Assess and apply AI andMachine Learning technologies where appropriate
- Evaluate vendor products and manage vendor relationships
- Create and maintain multi-year implementation roadmaps aligned with domain strategy
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent
- Significant experience (typically 7-10 years) in IT, with proven experience in Solution Architecture roles
- Strong understanding of enterprise application landscapes, integration patterns, and solution design
- Experience working in complex, multi-country or multi-business environments
- Ability to balance strategic architectural intent with pragmatic delivery needs
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working closely with Enterprise Architects and contributing to domain or enterprise roadmaps
- Exposure to legacy modernization, platform consolidation, or large-scale transformation programmes
- Experience with cloud-based architectures, integration platforms, and data-centric solutions
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and product-centric delivery models
- Experience coordinating architecture across multiple vendors or delivery partners
- Fluency in English written and verbal (minimum B2 level)
Nice to Have:
- TOGAF® Certification (Foundation or Certified)
- Cloud architecture certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect)
- Integration, API, or middlewarerelated certifications
- Agile or SAFe® certifications
What We Offer:
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Collaboration in an international environment
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Opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based, modern projects
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Full support and knowledge-sharing within an experienced team
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Opportunities to grow your technical skills and work on innovative initiatives
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Competitive B2B contract remuneration