Average Solutions Manager salary in the UK

About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Digital Solutions Developer to work for our global financial services client. This is initially a 12-month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.Our client is seeking a digital solutions developer who will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions to unmet business needs. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining reliable software infrastructure with strong monitoring, performance, and maintainability standards, as well as developing automation to improve deployment and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will collaborate across the Technology Solutions team to prioritise work transparently and will play a key role in advising, mentoring, and upskilling colleagues, contributing to a strong learning culture.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with teams across our business to implement innovative solutions for their unmet needs, advising and upskilling the team members where possible.Design, build and maintain software infrastructure within appropriate monitoring, alerting, maintainability and performance parameters.Develop automation scripts to enhance product deployment and operational efficiency.Collaborate with colleagues across the Technology Solutions team to prioritise work in a structured, transparent way.Advising and upskilling our team members, making a significant contribution to our learning culture.About YouExcellent documentation skills, with the ability to create high quality process documentation and diagrams.Proven capability of working in a remote team, making effective use of synchronous and asynchronous communication channels as appropriate.Demonstrable interest in delivering IT and business change, and ongoing self-education through a variety of mediums.A passion for technology and learning-we are looking for a generalist who has a desire to dig in and learn about technical subjects when required.Deeply passionate about technology and product innovation, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Someone who is comfortable ‘working out loud’, leaving an ‘information exhaust’ of what you have been working on for the benefit of colleagues who may be in different locations and time zones to you.Experienced in agile methodologies.Committed to continuous learning and adapting.Enthusiastic to collaborate closely with product management subject matter experts, aligning infrastructure design and optimisation with product roadmaps.Willing to contribute to all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring infrastructure solutions support product excellence.Technical SkillsIt is not essential that you have these skills. They are the technologies that the client use on a regular basis. We are more interested in your ability, with your background in Technology and your passion for learning, than your expertise in any one area.Microsoft PowerApps (Microsoft Copilot Studio)- to create low-code solutions.Power Automate Desktop- for automation solutionsOffice 365 Apps- including SharePoint, PowerBI etc. which we use for augmenting the products we create for customers.Python- for creating small lightweight solutions such as API integrations.YAML- for GitHub pipelines.Powershell- to enable us to perform Infrastructure automation.Terraform- for infrastructure as code automation.Azure- for cloud-based solutions; basic and broad experience with Azure and the various products would be useful.Product thinking- an ability to problem solve around customer needs/challenges.Solution design- an ability to take the customer need and design an architecture and implementation plan associated with it.Desirable SkillsExperience with the Salesforce platform.SQL experience.Experience with Microsoft 365, its features and applicability to solve business problems.Experience with PlanView AgilePlace.SharePoint Online administration- permissions, document libraries, integration with Microsoft Teams.IT infrastructure knowledge including networking (switches, routers), security (firewalls), server room management including physical aspects.Basic understanding of data science.About UsWe are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and InclusionFDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.Why join usCareer coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM careerAssignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroadOpportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your fieldAnnual leave and work-place pension

Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their technology team on a contract basis. This opportunity is within the fast-paced technology sector, where innovative solutions are paramount. The ideal candidate will bring their architectural expertise and cloud technology experience to ensure that all solutions are effectively designed and implemented. Overall Job Purpose The Solutions Architect is accountable for ensuring that our technology solutions are designed and implemented according to Enterprise Architecture Requirements, Business Requirements and IT Development Standards to deliver towards strategic goals. This is a specialist role, providing technical leadership across disparate solutions driving value for one, or across several, enterprise journeys. You will play a key role in designing end-to-end technology solutions and supporting engineering teams throughout the Software Delivery Lifecycle. You will be experienced in providing design documentation and reviewing or contributing to IT governance and standards. You will work alongside other architects, delivery managers, principal software engineers, business analysts, UX designers and developer teams delivering incremental releases that generate business value. Top 5-10 Key Tasks Working closely with the technology organisation, designing solutions that cross technical, product and application boundariesBeing the point of contact for resolving any architectural issuesActing as an SME for technical changes and assist in providing proposals and estimates for new initiatives or product enhancementsOwning, creating and maintaining solution design documentation and seeking relevant sign-offContributing to design standards and patterns, and forming part of the governing body of Enterprise ArchitectureSupporting projects and product enhancements throughout the development and delivery lifecycleAssisting in incident/problem management, root cause analysis and definition of solutionsWorking closely with the engineering team(s) - encouraging continuous improvement in the development, build, test and maintenance of the system Autonomy The Solutions Architect works independently with minimal guidance. They will typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, and guidance is provided only in the most complex situations. Problem Solving The role involves solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. This includes interpreting internal or external issues, recommending solutions, and taking new perspectives on existing solutions. Peers The Solutions Architect works with teams across the business at all levels and primarily with senior management. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and collaborate across multiple teams. Projects Responsible for leading projects or project steps within broader projects. This includes having accountability for ongoing activities, functional teams, and project milestones or objectives. The role involves overseeing solution design and resolving issues as they are discovered. Career Level (Technical Skills and Qualifications) The Solutions Architect should have significant work experience at a senior level, ideally 5 years + in a relevant role. Essential Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience working as a Solutions Architect using a range of technologies (e.g. Java/Spring, Salesforce, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containers, databases, cloud technologies)Experience in complex modernisation initiativesAbility to evaluate new technologies and understand their impact on the existing estateExperience using appropriate tools/technologies for the design, development, build, testing & deployment of applicationsConfident communicator, able to present complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiencesExperience with Agile Methodology, ideally SAFeAbility to multitask and prioritise across various projects and initiativesWork independently and collaborate effectively across the organisationAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentSelf-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasksStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Experience Financial Services experience is desirable but not essentialExperience of multiple architecture frameworksExperience with multiple cloud technologies If you are an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the technology sector, apply now! ```

About the RoleWe’re looking for a Digital Product Solutions Architect to join our Digital team and play a key role in shaping, designing and delivering smart, scalable digital products and solutions for our clients. You’ll also help guide the evolution of Sequel’s app ecosystem including Juice, DASH and a bespoke commercial ordering system ensuring these platforms deliver measurable value to users and clients.This role sits at the heart of the business. You’ll work closely with clients, developers, project managers and stakeholders across Sequel to turn complex business needs into practical, commercially impactful solutions. You’ll have real influence from early concept and pitching through to delivery, optimisation and product growth.What You’ll Be Doing• Translating client and business needs into effective, future-proof digital solutions.• Helping evolve and optimise Sequel’s apps by shaping product direction, technical frameworks and scalable solution patterns.• Designing system architectures including integrations, APIs, data flows and cloud infrastructure.• Defining, tracking and reporting on product success metrics (adoption, engagement, ROI).• Documenting processes, solution designs and implementation approaches.• Supporting development teams with technical guidance, best practice and solution architecture.• Ensuring solutions meet performance, security and usability standards.• Acting as a bridge between client teams, IT teams and internal delivery teams.• Identifying and recommending emerging technologies that can add value to clients or Sequel’s digital products.• Supporting pitches and client meetings with technical expertise and solution thinking.Why Join Us?• Flexible hybrid working – minimum 3 days in our Old Street office.• 26 days holiday + bank holidays.• Employee-owned business with the potential for tax-free bonuses.• Employee benefits scheme.• Collaborative office culture with regular events and socials.• Clear progression path — the role can grow as the agency scales.• Dedicated time for self-development.