Solution Architect – Business Applications (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Birmingham, England, gb

Company Description

Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.

We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defense, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.

This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future.

We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

Visit us at - www.smiths.com

Job Description

Job Purpose:

An experienced Solution Architect with a strong understanding of business applications (SaaS & On-premises), integrations and technology. Your primary mission is to evaluate business demands, lead workshops, design options, and align outcomes with governance and strategic objectives.

Duties:

• Evaluate business demand submissions within their business process context for feasibility, architectural alignment, and strategic value.
• Architect, evaluate, and present multiple solution options to the Design Authority—ensuring they align with existing standards and platforms.
• Guide implementation by collaborating with IT delivery teams to ensure solution integrity and practical feasibility.
• Produce high-quality documentation including requirement summaries, solution proposals, and impact assessments.
• Maintain compliance with architectural governance, security, and industry regulations.
• Monitor emerging tech trends, especially low-code strategies, to advise on continuous process improvement and modernisation.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Requires:

Essential:

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture or solution design roles.
• Deep understanding of business applications across both SaaS and on-premises environments.
• Skilled at translating business needs into robust technical requirements and solution architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BCS Enterprise Architecture) and governance processes.
• Experience operating within large, complex IT environments with diverse application portfolios.
• In-depth Knowledge of Low-Code Platforms like Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), Connectors and governance best practices.

Desirable:

• Experience with ERP’s, Engineering & Manufacturing Applications, BMC Helix, and similar enterprise systems
• Familiarity with integration patterns and middleware technologies (e.g., SAP Integration Suite, Sales Force Mulesoft)
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering sectors is a plus
• Experience with enterprise IT security and security design principles
• Experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and design principles

Qualifications

Desirable:

• TOGAF or similar architecture certification
• Business Analysis certification

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)