Solution Architect

Haystack United Kingdom
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Transforming lives through technology by designing scalable, cloud-centric systems for a UK national charity. Lead technology solutions, collaborate with teams, and promote best practices. Proven experience as a Solution Architect with technical expertise in Data Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Infrastructure, and Information Security.

Key Highlights
Lead technology solutions
Collaborate with teams
Promote best practices
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of high-performance technology solutions
Collaborate closely with the Data Architect and Business Architect
Provide hands-on technical leadership to development teams
Technical Skills Required
Data Architecture Software Development Life Cycle Cloud Infrastructure Information Security
Benefits & Perks
£60,000 - £68,000
100% remote working flexibility
35-hour work week
Outstanding pension scheme
Comprehensive health cash plan
Generous holiday entitlement
Supportive environment
Nice to Have
Relevant professional certifications such as TOGAF or Zachman

Job Description


Solution Architect | £60,000 - £68,000

We're working with a mission-driven UK national charity dedicated to transforming lives on this exciting opportunity. As the organization's first-ever Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in a newly formed architecture function, bridging the gap between business vision and technical execution to drive meaningful social impact.

This is a rare chance to shape the architectural landscape of a major non-profit from the ground up. You’ll be working alongside the Head of Enterprise Architecture, focusing on designing scalable, cloud-centric systems that ensure the charity can continue its vital work with modern, secure, and efficient technology across Data, Infrastructure, and Software domains.

The Role

  • Lead the design and implementation of high-performance technology solutions across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring full alignment with the charity’s strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with the Data Architect and Business Architect to translate complex organizational requirements into robust technical blueprints and end-to-end designs.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle, promoting best practices in software engineering and system integration.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks while evaluating emerging technologies (SaaS, Cloud, Security) to enhance organizational performance and data integrity.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and roadmaps to ensure long-term system sustainability and adherence to industry standards like TOGAF.

What You'll Need

  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect with a track record of delivering complex, multi-layered technology projects in a large-scale environment.
  • Broad technical expertise spanning Data Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Cloud Infrastructure (Azure/AWS), and Information Security.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leadership and mentor technical teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.
  • A proactive and autonomous mindset, comfortable being the "first in post" and building new processes within a non-profit or public sector context.
  • Relevant professional certifications such as TOGAF or Zachman are highly desirable, alongside a passion for working within the third sector.

What's On Offer

  • 100% remote working flexibility within the UK, supported by a healthy 35-hour work week and a culture that values work-life balance.
  • Outstanding pension scheme with up to 11% matched employer contributions and a comprehensive health cash plan.
  • Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days, with the option to buy 5 additional days and TOIL for extra hours.
  • Supportive environment with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and dedicated time off for volunteering activities to give back further.

Apply via Haystack today!


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