Solutions Architect

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.Job Title: Solution ArchitectLocation: Huntingdon (Hybrid) Clearance required: BPSSDuration: 30/11/2026Pay Rate: £671 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)Sector: ETUStandard working pattern is Tuesday and Wednesday on client site in Huntingdon, rest of week working from home.As with all projects there will be flexibility needed as we go through the phases, especially as get close to and go-live.Job Description:Own the end-to-end solution architecture for a large-scale SAP Payroll transformation programme, ensuring a coherent design across functional, technical, and integration layersLead solution design decisions and provide architectural governance throughout the programme lifecycle — from discovery and process design through build, test, and deploymentStrong overall SAP solution architecture experience, with the ability to evaluate design options, manage trade-offs, and ensure alignment with clean core and enterprise architecture principlesDefine and oversee the integration landscape, including S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and third-party systems, ensuring seamless data flows and interface designsManage cross-workstream dependencies (functional, data, integration, security, testing) and act as the design authority across delivery teamsEngage confidently with senior client stakeholders — presenting solution options, securing design sign-offs, and supporting programme governance forumsPrior SAP HR/Payroll implementation experience is not mandatory but highly recommended; strong architecture fundamentals and transformation delivery experience are essentialOwn the end-to-end solution architecture for a large-scale SAP Payroll transformation programme, ensuring a coherent design across functional, technical, and integration layersLead solution design decisions and provide architectural governance throughout the programme lifecycle — from discovery and process design through build, test, and deploymentStrong overall SAP solution architecture experience, with the ability to evaluate design options, manage trade-offs, and ensure alignment with clean core and enterprise architecture principlesDefine and oversee the integration landscape, including S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and third-party systems, ensuring seamless data flows and interface designsManage cross-workstream dependencies (functional, data, integration, security, testing) and act as the design authority across delivery teamsEngage confidently with senior client stakeholders — presenting solution options, securing design sign-offs, and supporting programme governance forumsPrior SAP HR/Payroll implementation experience is not mandatory but highly recommended; strong architecture fundamentals and transformation delivery experience are essential‘This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.’If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.