Senior Professional, Solutions Architect

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing technology solutions within the Solution Delivery function across a global engineering and professional services organisation of over 75,000 employees, as a member of a global team of Solution Architects. The role designs solutions primarily in support of corporate functions, while also supporting engineering and digital fee-earning business areas where required. Solutions may range from SaaS platforms requiring integration with enterprise systems through to bespoke applications developed to meet WSP's specific business requirements. The role converts business needs into secure, scalable, supportable and cost-effective designs, predominantly on Microsoft Azure, that align with Enterprise Architecture and WSP policy and are approved through the Cloud Design Review Board (CDRB). Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential 8+ years' experience in solution architecture or a senior technical design role. Proven end-to-end design of SaaS and bespoke solutions, from requirements to delivery. Strong Azure and .NET knowledge, including integration, security and modern delivery practices. Experience taking designs through formal design review boards. Ability to evaluate technologies on fit, cost, risk and scalability. Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder skills. Desirable Experience within a global engineering, consulting or professional services organisation. Power Platform & Microsoft 365: Power Automate, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Teams. Experience designing solutions for both corporate functions and fee-earning business areas. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or other relevant architecture or cloud certifications. Awareness of AWS and/or Google Cloud. Key Expectations The successful candidate will: Deliver high-quality designs that consistently pass CDRB review first time. Act as a trusted technical partner to business stakeholders and delivery teams. Make design decisions and technology recommendations within the standards and governance set by the Solution Architecture function. Balance business outcomes, technical quality, risk and cost. Contribute to reuse, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team. BGV: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.