Digital Solutions Architect

About the role

ICAEW is looking for a Digital Solutions Architect to design and support modern, user‑centred digital platforms that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives. You will shape a secure, accessible, and scalable digital ecosystem while working in a hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design scalable, modular, high‑performing digital solutions optimised for usability, accessibility and maintainability.
• Champion a configuration‑led, API‑first approach in line with ICAEW’s enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout delivery, acting as technical lead during design, development, testing and go‑live.
• Design cloud‑native solutions on Azure using platform services, DevOps tooling and scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with product owners, service teams, delivery partners and governance boards to ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Refine design principles, maintain reusable pattern libraries and standardise delivery approaches.

Required profile

• Extensive experience designing and delivering digital platforms, preferably with enterprise CMS solutions such as Sitecore or Adobe Experience Manager.
• Strong knowledge of API‑first, secure and cloud‑native architectures, preferably on Azure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of service design, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive technology delivery.
• Experience working in agile, cross‑functional and multi‑vendor teams.

Required skills

• Sitecore
• Adobe Experience Manager
• Microsoft Azure
• API design and management
• DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD pipelines
• WCAG accessibility standards

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £80,000‑£95,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model.
• Continuous development and inclusive culture.
• Opportunity to influence a global professional services organisation.