Senior Solution Architect

• Develop comprehensive architectural designs and frameworks for complex systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and backlogs to deliver against.
• Oversee the implementation of solutions, providing guidance and support to delivery squads throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct thorough assessments of existing systems and recommend enhancements or replacements as necessary.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform solution design and strategy.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations to communicate architectural concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar role within a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of on premise and hybrid architectures, cloud computing, microservices architecture and enterprise integration patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Experience of designing, assuring and implementing solutions within secure environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience working within UK Government, public sector, or defence and security programmes.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Kubernetes and/or Google Dedicated Cloud (GDC) environments.
• Experience working in disconnected environments.
• Understanding of GDS Service Standard, Cabinet Office delivery governance, or equivalent public sector frameworks and NCSC guidance.
• Experience working alongside or within a SAFe Agile Release Train, with exposure to PI Planning and ART-level ceremonies.
• Relevant certifications (eg, TOGAF, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification, AWS equivalent)
• UK Government Security Clearance (SC or above)

NB: Successful applicants must be willing to undertake DV level vetting as the assignment progresses.