Technical/Solutions Architect

Job Title: Technical/Solutions ArchitectReporting to: Senior Technical ArchitectLocation: London Office - Hybrid of minimum 2 days per month in the officeSalary: £60,000Overview:We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected nationwide charity seeking an experienced Technical Architect. This is a pivotal role supporting the organisation's digital transformation and operational optimisation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic insight and hands-on technical expertise to design and deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions aligned with broader organisational goals.Main Architecture Requirements:CRM Systems - Experience in Salesforce desirable but other CRMs welcome.Infrastructure - Azure environments.Role Purpose:The Technical Architect will lead the development of innovative, future-proof technology architectures that support the charity's objectives. This includes collaborating across business, data, application, and technology domains to deliver robust and effective solutions. This is a hands-on role requiring active involvement in design, planning, and execution.Key Responsibilities:

• Align IT architecture solutions with the overall strategic goals of the organisation.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, stakeholders, and suppliers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Produce and communicate high-level and low-level architecture deliverables.
• Support project planning and resource allocation within agile delivery frameworks.
• Review technical architecture for ongoing improvement opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks.
• Contribute to the development of architecture standards, policies, and frameworks.
• Participate in governance activities to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Promote architectural best practices and the reuse of solution components.
• Monitor emerging technologies and market trends to provide strategic recommendations.
• Perform any other duties as required in line with the scope of the role.

Person Specification:Essential:

• Proven experience as a Technical or Solutions Architect with a strong background across data, application, and technology domains.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and communicate high-quality technical solution designs.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce architecture, particularly Sales Cloud.
• Solid understanding of architectural best practices in SaaS-based IT environments.
• Familiarity with API and file-based data integration methods.
• Awareness of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks (especially Scrum) and with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player with strong consensus-building capabilities.
• Sound business acumen and the ability to align technical solutions with organisational goals.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Desirable:

• Salesforce certifications (e.g. Application Architect, System Architect, Integration Architect).
• Technical experience with Salesforce NPSP, Data Hub, Knowledge Base, Agentforce, and Experience Cloud.
• Experience with Informatica IICS and Snowflake platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP solutions such as Iris Cascade and Unit4 ERPx.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Prior experience working in the not-for-profit sector.

Application:This is a 23-month FTC, paying £60,000 per annum. Flexible Hybrid working of a minimum of 2 days per month in the London office. Benefits - 26 days holiday rising annually, Perkbox, Life Assurance, Pension from 9% to 16%, BUPA Dental.If you are interested, please feel free to apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.