Solutions Architect

Overview

Job Title: Solutions Architect Job Type: Contract Location: Remote (1 day/week in Milton Keynes/London) Day Rate: £350/day (OUTSIDE IR35) Contract Length: 6 months Solutions Architect - Role & Responsibilities Partner with Enterprise Architects and business stakeholders to document, maintain, and evolve the current-state architecture. Follow established IT principles, governance frameworks, and data management policies. Collaborate with Business Analysts and cross-functional teams across Sales, Network Operations, Finance, and strategic suppliers to refine and validate requirements. Assess internal systems, strategies, and processes to identify opportunities for improvement that align with future business objectives. Ensure strong alignment between business strategy and technology by connecting organizational goals and processes to technical solutions. Contribute to the delivery of well-designed, effectively implemented technical solutions that create measurable business value. Solutions Architect - Required Experience 3+ years' in solution architecture within the telecom industry Strong software development background (Python, JavaScript, PHP) Cloud-based architecture, ideally using AWS Knowledge of frameworks and methodologies such as TM Forum, TOGAF, ITIL, BPMN, and UML Able to explain complex technical solutions clearly to non-technical audiences Experienced in Agile environments and cross-functional collaboration Interviews: November 2025 Start Date: December 2025 How to Apply: Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology

Responsibilities

• Partner with Enterprise Architects and stakeholders to evolve architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate requirements.
• Assess systems and strategies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between business strategy and technology solutions.
• Contribute to the delivery of effective technical solutions.
• Document architecture following IT governance frameworks.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in solution architecture in the telecom industry.
• Strong software development background in Python, JavaScript, or PHP.
• Experience with cloud-based architecture, preferably AWS.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as TM Forum, TOGAF, ITIL, BPMN, and UML.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in Agile environments and cross-functional team collaboration.