Senior Solutions Architect
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2133 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Amber Labs is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Senior Solution Architect – Hybrid (circa 2 days a week Office Visit)
Location: Hybrid, with weekly travel to either Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool or Sheffield
Type: Permanent
Amber Labs is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our fast-growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely, with just two in-office days per week at one of our UK hubs.
You’ll play a critical role in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across complex client environments. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and innovative consultancy that champions autonomy, experimentation, and rapid learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with client requirements and strategic objectives
- Provide architectural leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and performant
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers
- Conduct architectural reviews, assessments, and governance to ensure best practices are followed
- Maintain alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Drive innovation by recommending new tools, technologies, or patterns that enhance delivery
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect within Public Sector environments
- Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Solid understanding of data architecture, security principles, and DevOps practices
- Demonstrable experience with enterprise-scale systems and modern software engineering practices
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Private medical insurance with Bupa.
- Remote-first working, with access to our Liverpool Street office.
- Personal training budget to support your professional development.
- Perkbox membership, providing access to hundreds of discounts and rewards.
- EV salary sacrifice scheme (available after one year of service).
- Regular team socials and networking events.
- Employer pension contributions.
- Employee referral scheme, with rewards of up to £3,000 for successful hires.
- The opportunity to help shape a fast-growing consultancy from the ground up.
Join Amber Labs and play a key role in delivering impactful digital services while helping drive the future growth of an ambitious and innovative organisation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Amber Labs holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.