Solution Architect - WebRole Summary: Leads the architecture of web-facing applications. Sets web front-end standards, drives scalability and performance, and owns the evolution of design systems. Needs broad architectural knowledge with deep web expertise.Key Responsibilities
Set the direction for web front-end architecture
Design web architectures that scale and are easy to maintain
Define coding standards, patterns, and best practice for web
Lead technical design reviews for web UI and UX decisions
Own the overarching design system strategy, including reusable component libraries
Drive web application performance, accessibility, and rendering efficiency
Make sure things work well across browsers and devices
Lead accessibility adoption and adherence to WCAG
Mentor engineers and help grow web capability
Oversee code reviews and provide hands-on technical input
Keep architectural documentation clear and up to date
Champion responsive design approaches
Explain architectural decisions clearly to senior stakeholders
Expected Outcomes
Web architectures that scale and don't create maintenance headaches
Measurable improvement in accessibility and Core Web Vitals
Design system strategy adopted consistently across web and mobile
Better code quality through shared standards and practice
Cross Functional Design Leadership
Run workshops with product, design, and engineering to shape solutions
Lead architectural trade-off discussions for web
Step in during high-impact incidents or complex changes
Help teams break down big technical and UX challenges into manageable pieces
Communication and Influence
Use diagrams, models, and written artefacts to build shared understanding
Influence product and engineering direction through sound reasoning
Build strong working relationships across the organisation
Cross-Discipline Architectural Knowledge
Domain-driven design principles
Enterprise integration patterns
Data architecture fundamentals
Security basics and secure-by-design thinking
DevOps and platform engineering practices
Defining and assessing non-functional requirements
Evaluating build vs buy and third-party tech
Balancing performance, cost, resilience, and maintainability
Working with the Architecture Practice
Contribute to shared standards, principles, and reusable patterns
Take part in architecture forums, reviews, and governance
Help shape architectural roadmaps and long-term plans
Share what works so other teams can reuse it
Stay aligned with the Senior Solution Architect - Mobile across front-end disciplines
Decision Making Authority
The go-to authority on web front-end architecture
Owns the overarching design system strategy
Balances short-term delivery needs against long-term thinking
Technical Skills
Core technologies: Svelte, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript
Architecture and design: Component-based architecture, state management (e.g. Svelte stores), progressive web applications, micro-frontend patterns
Performance and quality: Performance profiling and optimisation (Core Web Vitals, rendering), accessibility standards and testing, front-end testing frameworks, code quality practices
Integration: API consumption and integration patterns, REST and GraphQL where applicable.