Solution Architect (Hybrid, UKMorocco)
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Job Summary
Intelance is a specialist consultancy in Enterprise Architecture Cybersecurity and AI. We are building a lean senior team to stand up a new Enterprise Architecture function for a major engineering and project-delivery group in North Africa. We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to design end-to-end solutions for key initiatives align them with the target architecture and produce clear HLA/HLD artefacts that delivery teams can actually implement.
Tasks
- Work with the Senior Enterprise Architect Business Architects and domain SMEs (Data Security Integration) to design end-to-end solutions for priority projects.
- Produce clear pragmatic High Level Architectures (HLA) and High Level Designs (HLD) that describe how applications integrations data flows and security controls fit together.
- Ensure all solution designs align with architecture principles patterns and guardrails agreed in the EA operating model.
- Participate in and support the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and working groups presenting solutions and addressing feedback.
- Collaborate with Business stakeholders to translate requirements and constraints into simple viable solution options with trade-offs.
- Work closely with Data and Integration Architects on interfaces APIs data flows and non-functional requirements (availability performance resilience monitoring).
- Provide technical guidance to project teams during design and early implementation phases ensuring designs remain consistent with the agreed HLD.
- Contribute to the EA repository with reusable patterns reference designs and lessons learned from pilot projects.
- Support 1-2 pilot projects going end-to-end through the new EA workflow during the first phase of the engagement.
- Help refine Intelances internal solution architecture templates and methods based on what works in practice.
Requirements
- 7 years experience as a Solution Architect in complex multi-system environments.
- Proven track record designing solutions that span applications integrations and data not just a single product or module.
- Comfortable producing HLA/HLD with standard notations (C4 UML sequence diagrams context/container diagrams) and keeping them at the right level of detail.
- Experience working in project-driven industries (engineering construction energy utilities manufacturing or similar) or other environments with large complex projects and programmes.
- Strong understanding of non-functional requirements (availability scale performance security supportability) and how they impact design.
- Able to work with both business and technical stakeholders explaining solution options in clear non-jargon language.
- Excellent communication skills in English and comfortable working in a hybrid model (remote plus occasional on-site visits to Casablanca and/or London).
Nice to have
- Experience with one or more major enterprise platforms for example: Microsoft 365 / Azure SAP Dynamics 365 project portfolio / ERP tools or similar.
- Exposure to cloud-native architectures (APIs microservices event-driven designs).
- Experience working within architecture governance structures (ARB design authority).
- French language skills and/or experience with Francophone or North African clients.
- Prior consulting experience in a client-facing role.
Benefits
- Key role in shaping real solutions for a major engineering and project-delivery group as they formalise their Enterprise Architecture capability.
- Work in a small senior team that values practical implementable designs not endless PowerPoint.
- Hybrid working model remote by default with targeted on-site trips for high-impact workshops and reviews.
- Exposure to Intelances broader EA Cybersecurity and AI work with the chance to influence how solution architecture fits across multiple clients.
- Competitive compensation with options for freelance / Ltd company engagement or longer-term collaboration.
- Direct access to Intelance leadership and the opportunity to help refine our solution architecture patterns and accelerators.
If youre a Solution Architect who enjoys designing clear end-to-end solutions that survive contact with reality wed like to hear from you.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief introductory call followed by a practical case discussion with the Intelance team.
Key Skills
- Business Process
- VMware
- Cloud
- HTML5
- Windows
- Project managements
- AWS
- Infrastructure
- Web Services
- JQuery
- Java
- Computer Engineering
- Solutions design
- Technical Solutions
- Analytics
About Company
Intelance is a strategic consultancy specialising in Enterprise Architecture, AI transformation, and cybersecurity. We help organisations design the systems, structures, and operating models needed to scale, secure, and lead in a volatile world. Our team combines TOGAF-based architect ... View more
