Job Description:

At Wilderness Way, we believe exceptional outcomes for children start with exceptional people, supported by great technology.

We're looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Information Systems team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital landscape. You'll design scalable, secure and user-focused solutions that connect systems, improve data flow and support our teams to deliver the best possible outcomes.

The Role

As our Solutions Architect, you'll be responsible for designing end-to-end system solutions, ensuring new technologies align with our wider architecture, integration standards and strategic goals. You'll work closely with operational leaders, product owners, suppliers and technical teams to create solutions that are intuitive, efficient and future-ready.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and maintaining our target systems architecture.
• Leading solution design across business-critical platforms.
• Defining integrations, APIs and data flow standards.
• Providing architectural guidance and technical assurance for projects.
• Ensuring solutions meet security, governance and compliance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for automation, AI and data-driven improvement.
• Supporting technology selection, procurement and implementation activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience designing end-to-end system architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, integrations, APIs and data flows.
• Experience working across multiple SaaS platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of cyber security, data governance and change control principles.

Desirable:

• Microsoft 365 and Azure experience.
• Power Platform experience.
• Knowledge of data modelling and automation technologies.
• Experience within a regulated, care, education or healthcare environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape technology that genuinely makes a difference. You'll influence strategic decisions, work with modern technologies and help create a connected, data-driven environment that supports our colleagues and the children we care for.

All roles at Wilderness Way are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS, and online/social media screening for successful candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, experience, or protected characteristics.