Solutions Architect

Solution Architect, ERP Transformation
Edinburgh, hybrid, 2 days onsite per week
£500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)
6-month contract

Bright Purple is recruiting an experienced Solution Architect to join our client on a major ERP transformation programme. Our client is implementing COINS as its new ERP platform. You will act as a senior technical authority, ensuring the solution fits effectively within the wider technology landscape. You will provide hands-on architectural leadership across solution design, integrations, data, security, testing, deployment and transition.

What you'll be doing:

• Defining and maintaining the end-to-end ERP solution architecture


• Designing and governing integrations between COINS and wider business systems


• Reviewing and challenging designs produced by vendors and implementation partners


• Defining integration principles covering APIs, middleware and data flows


• Leading technical design and architecture governance


• Managing architectural risks, dependencies and technical decisions


• Supporting deployment, cutover and operational readiness

What we're looking for:

• Proven Solution Architecture experience on large-scale ERP programmes


• Strong enterprise architecture and application landscape experience


• Excellent understanding of integrations, APIs, middleware and data flows


• Experience governing third-party and systems integrator designs


• Architecture governance and Design Authority experience


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience with COINS, modern data architecture, automation/AI or the housebuilding and construction sector would be advantageous. A high-profile contract offering ownership of the architecture behind a major business transformation.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.