Solution Architect - AGP

Posted 1 day 14 hours ago by Ardagh Glass Ltd.

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Suffolk, Lakenheath, United Kingdom, IP279
Job Description
Overview

Locations: US, UK, Germany

Job ID: 59839

Contract Type: Employee

Talent Area: IT

Solution Architect, AGP

Multiple locations: US, UK, Germany

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and technology strategy. This role acts as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Design high-level architecture blueprints and detailed solution designs.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and security policies.
  • Lead technical design sessions and provide guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
  • Support project delivery through architecture governance, design reviews, and risk assessments.
  • Document architecture decisions, patterns, and standards.
  • Identify implementation risks and potential impacts
  • Enable delivery teams by providing optimal delivery solutions
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the organisation.
Required Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in solution architecture or related technical leadership roles.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
  • Certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • Strong background in systems integration, APIs, and enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM).
  • Experience with enterprise architecture modelling tools and repositories - LeanIX knowledge will be an advantage
Required skills & Competencies
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman).
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience with integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and data architecture.
  • Ability to model and visualise complex systems using tools like ArchiMate, UML, or Visio.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Closing date for applications 19th September 2025.