Solutions Architect (Position Vacate:02/11/2026)

The Solutions Architect leads the design and delivery of scalable, well-structured automation and software solutions across global
artwork production workflows. This role is central to enabling technically capable engineers to work effectively by providing clear
architectural direction, reducing ambiguity, and replacing technical debt with robust systems. It operates with deep domain
understanding and a strong strategic mindset to guide teams toward long-term maintainable solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design clear, modular, and scalable architecture for production systems, ensuring engineers can implement solutions
without introducing further technical debt.
• Translate complex requirements into structured, implementable specifications and workflows.
• Identify and remediate weaknesses in existing automation and prepress infrastructure.
• Guide the adoption of best practices in configuration, integration, and system lifecycle management.
• Act as the go-to expert for workflow and automation design, ensuring system-level coherence across all deployments.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Software Development, Customers and third-party vendors to align technology with
business outcomes.
• Create high-quality documentation and standard operating patterns that support consistent and correct implementation
by engineers.
• Provide architectural oversight during implementation to catch risks early and reinforce solution integrity.

Nature & Scope:

• Contacts: Regular contact with internal teams across Operations, Technical Solutions, R&D, Software Development and
Client Services to support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of automated workflows. Collaborates
closely with prepress and production teams to ensure solutions meet operational needs and quality standards. May also
liaise with external vendors, particularly in relation to technical support, system updates, and integration of third-party
tools. Expected to communicate clearly and constructively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Level of Responsibility: Holds end-to-end responsibility for the design, configuration, reliability, and performance of
automated prepress workflows and production processes. Expected to operate with a high degree of independence,
ensuring that all solutions meet business, technical, and compliance requirements. Accountable for identifying
inefficiencies, resolving workflow issues, and driving continuous improvement. Acts as a senior point of contact for
technical problem-solving and contributes to maintaining high production standards across teams.
• Decision-Making Authority: Tactical: Moderate level of decision-making authority, makes decisions within guidelines
and policies.
• Physical and Sensory Demands:
o Physically Sedentary, Sensory demand is High.
o Extensive DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Use.
o Extensive periods of concentration with attention to detail.
o Prolonged periods of sitting with opportunity to take breaks when required.
• Working Environment:
o Hybrid working - Office environment, with some time working from home.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong architectural thinking applied in hands-on production or automation environments.
• Proven ability to reduce ambiguity through structured designs and actionable specifications.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, particularly with mixed-experience teams.
• Understanding of Documentation composition and version control.
Desirable but not essential:
• Familiarity with DevOps/project tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA).

Education Required: GCSE level in English and Math’s or equivalent
Education Preferred: Degree level or equivalent/related professional qualifications
Experience: Proven experience in working with complex systems and requirements, providing the translation of
these into the basis of a fundamental product design and / or documentation suitable for a mixed
audience.