Sr. Solutions Architect

Support pre-sales and client engagements by aligning solutions to customer needs, presenting architectural vision, and contributing to technical strategy.

Behaviors and Competencies

Adaptability: Demonstrates agility in dynamic environments, proactively anticipating change and adjusting strategies to address evolving business and technical needs.

Executive Communication: Effectively communicates complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decision-making at all levels.

Documentation & Governance: Produces and maintains high-quality architectural documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to standards.

Leadership: Leads by influence, mentoring teams, driving technical excellence, and fostering innovation across projects and initiatives.

Problem Solving: Anticipates risks, identifies root causes, and architects innovative, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges.

Collaboration: Drives cross-functional alignment, enabling teams to work cohesively toward shared outcomes.

Self-Leadership: Demonstrates initiative, continuous learning, and a commitment to advancing both personal expertise and organizational capability.

Skill Level Requirements

Deep expertise in cisco architecture.

Strong experience designing microservices-based architectures, APIs, and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Proven ability to architect solutions across enterprise systems, integration layers, and data platforms.

Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused insights and recommendations.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).

Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Other Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required.

Master’s degree preferred.

7+ years of experience in solutions architecture, system design, or senior-level technical roles within enterprise environments.

Industry-recognized certifications, in particular CCIE and any other vendors

The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status