Solution Architect

Introduction We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our industry leading client working on National Security programmes. You will need experience with cloud and delivering digital programmes, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical teams and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Apply Today! Working Patterns and location - This role is based full time on site in London. Key responsibilities Working closely with business analysts, product managers and stakeholders to understand business needs, functional requirements, and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, scalability, reliability). Designing end-to-end technical solutions. Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation - using UML or Archimate. Present proposed solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Research, evaluate, and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, frameworks, and vendor products. Skills & experience Experience in software development, systems engineering, or technical analysis. Prior experience delivering digital programmes within Public Sector, National Security or Defence. Experience with software development (Agile) and the Full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Knowledge of architectural patterns i.e. Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, N-Tier. Excellent understanding of cloud concepts and platforms (AWS). Excellent documentation skills. Some knowledge of security risk analysis and management experience. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of DV clearance. If you do not hold an active DV clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2025.