Enterprise Solutions Architect

Xerox Corporation; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Enterprise Solutions Architect to join their IT Solution Design team in the UK. This role involves bridging business needs with IT solutions, developing long-term technical roadmaps, and overseeing technology framework implementations. Candidates should have at least seven years of experience in IT and strong skills in IT strategy formation. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic IT initiatives and collaborate closely with clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of IT strategy formation and realisation.
• Practical knowledge of current IT infrastructures, systems, and data methods in mid-market and enterprise scale businesses.
• Strong analytical, logical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients’ IT strategy supports business goals.
• Develop long-term technical roadmaps for enterprise architecture.
• Oversee design and implementation of technology frameworks.
• Advise on business processes and IT systems optimization.
• Forecast industry trends and integrate applicable technologies.

Skills

IT strategy formation

Hybrid Cloud

AI

SASE networks

Modern Workplace

DRaaS

Automation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in IT specialisation

Job description

About Xerox Holdings Corporation

For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client‑centric and digitally‑driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work. Work. Learn more at www.xerox.com.

Job Summary

As part of our continued expansion, Xerox IT Services requires an Enterprise Solutions Architect to join our IT Solution Design team engaged UK wide with clients on IT strategy, architectures, design, and deployment & service methods. The ESA will bridge the gap between client business needs and IT solutions, ensuring technology is scalable, sustainable, and cost‑effective while contributing to Xerox’s own IT architecture practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients’ IT strategy and infrastructure directly support business goals and vision.
• Develop long‑term technical roadmaps for enterprise architecture evolution.
• Oversee design and implementation of technology frameworks across infrastructure, data, systems, and security.
• Advise on business processes and IT systems to identify optimization opportunities.
• Balance competing concerns such as cost, technical advancement, and future agility while avoiding technical debt.
• Forecast industry trends and integrate applicable technologies for strategic advantage.
• Maintain robust process and governance for IT strategy alignment, architecture definition, and technology road‑mapping.
• Work closely with client CISO to embed appropriate cyber‑security controls.
• Act as Quality Assurance gate for architectural matters during project development.
• Support Programme Office in prioritisation and scheduling reviews.
• Deliver benefit realisation reports for strategic IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of IT strategy formation and realisation.
• Practical knowledge of current IT infrastructures, systems, and data methods in mid‑market and enterprise scale businesses.
• Proficient in designing solutions involving Hybrid Cloud, AI, SASE networks, Modern Workplace, DRaaS, Automation.
• Strong analytical, logical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Team worker with a ‘can‑do’ attitude and ability to build effective business relationships.

Experience

• At least seven years in a customer‑facing IT environment, with at least three years as a senior IT architect.

Education

• Educated to degree level in an IT specialisation.