Solution Architect (job ID 1314) (Grade 8)

Technical Architect (job ID 1315) (Grade 8)

Lead Solution Architect (job ID 1316) (Grade 9)

Lead Technology Architect (job ID 1317) (Grade 9)

Architecture is a key part of how we work at the University. Built out over the last two years, the team works in tandem with colleagues in our Product and Technology Teams, helping define how solutions are built and how our data is managed as well as providing technical expertise and defining strategy.

The team is split into two areas: Solution Architecture and Technical and Data Architecture, with a Lead Architect for each section who both report to the CTO.

Across solution architecture we have a huge range of projects including potential to work on Salesforce, SAP, integration, AWS, in-house software development and more. Technical Architects support both our cloud environments (mainly AWS with some Azure) and our on-premise infrastructure while our data team are working on implementing metadata tooling to build on our existing use of AWS Glue Data Catalog.

Underpinning all of this is our repository, BizzDesign, which the team maintains.

We are looking for architects who can challenge the status quo, work collaboratively but independently, and help elevate architecture’s role across the organisation. If you’re comfortable in an evolving structure and see constraints as a creative challenge, you’ll find a rewarding environment where your impact will be visible.

A number of roles are available in our team.

The roles may attract a market supplement. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your knowledge, skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.

If you wish to find out more information or to apply, please go to https://sheffield.ac.uk/it-services/about/recruitment#current-vacancies

Alternatively you can visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs, click on ‘Search and apply for jobs’ > ‘Search by Keyword’ and enter the job title or Job ID, then click ‘Search Jobs’.

Closing date for all roles: 14 August 2025