Solutions Architect

A growing digital consultancy working across complex public sector environments is seeking a Technical Architect to support the design and delivery of modern, user-centred digital services.

This role sits at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and stakeholder engagement-ideal for someone who enjoys shaping solutions while working hands-on with multidisciplinary teams.

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must either hold current SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

The Role

As a Technical Architect, you will play a critical role in designing scalable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions for high-impact programmes.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them make informed technical decisions while supporting delivery teams to bring architecture to life.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for complex digital services and software solutions
• Produce high-quality artefacts including architecture diagrams, models, and technical documentation
• Conduct technical assessments and provide clear, practical recommendations
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to user needs

Governance & Assurance

• Lead architecture through governance processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise, data, and security standards
• Review and assure designs from internal teams and client stakeholders
• Promote architectural best practices and consistency across delivery

Delivery & Leadership

• Lead work-streams or smaller engagements within broader programmes
• Contribute to technical road-maps and agile delivery planning
• Provide ongoing technical oversight and direction to delivery teams

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions
• Facilitate architectural decision-making and communicate complex ideas clearly
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Internal Contribution

• Support the development of junior team members through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and broader capability development
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Essential Experience

• Strong background in designing architecture for complex digital systems
• Experience with enterprise systems, APIs/integration, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven ability to produce and review architecture artefacts using modelling approaches (e.g. C4, UML, ArchiMate)
• Experience working across the full delivery life cycle in agile environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience navigating architecture governance and assurance processes
• Background working in consulting or client-facing environments
• Technology-agnostic approach with a focus on delivering the right outcome
• Understanding of user-centred design principles in technical delivery

Desirable

• Experience working within public sector or government frameworks and standards
• Familiarity with common public sector platforms and assessment models
• Experience working in distributed, multidisciplinary teams
• Eligibility for or holding security clearance (SC)

Key Skills

• Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and contribution to organisational direction
• Systems analysis and architectural problem solving
• Governance, assurance, and quality oversight
• User-focused solution design
• Managing delivery across the full product life cycle
• Supporting procurement and supplier discussions
• Leading solution architecture aligned with standards and best practice

If you’re looking to create and impact in digital services within complex, mission-driven environments while maintaining a high degree of autonomy and influence, this opportunity offers the scope to do both.