Senior Solution Architect

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)Sector: Insurance and Engineering RiskType: Permanent Senior Architecture RoleAre you a hands-on Solution Architect who enjoys stepping into complex environments, bringing structure to ambiguity, and turning legacy estates into clear, deliverable roadmaps?A global specialist insurance group is strengthening its Manchester technology hub and is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in assessing current-state systems, shaping future architecture, and guiding large-scale migration and modernisation initiatives.This is a role for someone who wants to be close to the business, embedded with delivery teams, and accountable for turning architectural thinking into practical outcomes.Why This Opportunity Stands Out True Solution Architecture - You''ll own solution design from current-state assessment through to target architecture and delivery alignment. Greenfield thinking, real constraints - Apply modern architecture principles to a live, evolving estate following acquisition and integration. Delivery-adjacent impact - Work side-by-side with BAs, engineering leads, and business heads to make architecture actionable. Cloud and migration focus - Shape AWS-led migration strategies and integration patterns across multiple systems. High visibility - Act as the architectural bridge between UK teams and US parent stakeholders.What You''ll LeadAs Senior Solution Architect, you will:Assess existing applications and platforms and define ..... full job details .....