Solution Architect

role at PA Consulting, Belfast, United Kingdom

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world.

About PA ConsultingWe are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. We have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

LocationBelfast, United Kingdom

Role overviewSolution Architect

role at PA Consulting

Responsibilities

Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design).

Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.

Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.

Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders; apply your technical skills to problem solve for clients and internal projects.

Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week; actual time on client sites may vary up to five days per week.

What you can expect

Collaborate with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.

Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, cost estimation and detailed planning.

Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders; you will use technical skills to problem solve with clients and internal projects.

Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week; actual time on client sites may vary up to five days per week.

An environment that deeply cares about its values.

QualificationsEssential requirements

Hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.

Clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies.

Operate confidently across all architectural domains with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology, and Security.

Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking.

You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.

We’re technology agnostic, using the right tools for the job at hand, and you’ll have access to our strong partnerships with AWS, Azure and GCP. We’re interested to hear from Solution Architects with experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce and more.

Additional informationAssessment process

Quick video call with one of our Tech Recruiters – to discuss your application, the role and PA

Round 1: Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins)

Round 2: Either a competency or technical interview, whichever you didn’t do at first round (60 mins)

Final round: Meeting with a PA leader - a discussion around your client-centricity (45 mins)

Life at PALife at PA encompasses our people’s experience and growth opportunities, with a focus on purpose-led meaningful work. We are committed to equality and to building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets.

Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family

25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days

Generous company pension scheme

Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or any other range of human difference. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations

- Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com

Job informationFirm: PA Consulting

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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