Solution Architect - AGP (London, ENG, GB, W2 6BD) at Ardagh Group

Solution Architect, AGP

Multiple locations: US, UK, Germany

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and technology strategy. This role acts as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them in to technical solutions.
• Design high-level architecture blueprints and detailed solution designs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and security policies.
• Lead technical design sessions and provide guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
• Support project delivery through architecture governance, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Document architecture decisions, patterns, and standards.
• Identify implementation risks and potential impacts
• Enable delivery teams by providing optimal delivery solutions
• Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the organisation.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture or related technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-system solutions across enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
• Certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong background in systems integration, APIs, and enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM).
• Experience with enterprise architecture modelling tools and repositories - LeanIX knowledge will be an advantage

Required skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and data architecture.
• Ability to model and visualise complex systems using tools like ArchiMate, UML, or Visio.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Closing date for applications 19th September 2025.