Job Title: Solution Architect
Location: Multiple UK Base Offices (Hybrid Working)
Salary: up to £90,000
Package Includes:
- Bonus (Discretionary)
- Share Options
- Pension (7% Employer Contribution)
- 25 Days Annual Leave + 3 Emergency Days + Volunteering Time Off
Essential Requirements: must be SC Eligible
Transform Digital Futures with Strategic Architecture Excellence
Join a forward-thinking technology consultancy where your architectural vision will shape transformative solutions for government, healthcare, and purpose-led organisations.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Solutions Architect who thrives on creating robust, scalable architectures that deliver real-world impact.
You'll work alongside industry experts in a genuinely collaborative environment, taking ownership of end-to-end solutions while expanding your expertise across diverse, meaningful projects.
What You'll Do
Strategic Architecture Leadership
- Own the complete solution lifecycle, from initial concept through to successful delivery
- Design comprehensive architecture blueprints spanning business, data, application, and infrastructure layers
- Balance technical excellence with business objectives, commercial realities, and governance requirements
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, building credibility with senior decision-makers
- Present and defend architectural decisions through governance forums and delivery teams
- Translate technical complexity into compelling narratives that drive buy-in and action
Quality & Delivery Assurance
- Guide delivery teams to implement your architectural vision effectively
- Ensure solutions meet quality, security, and environmental standards
- Champion best practices across development lifecycles
What We're Looking For
Core Architecture Experience
You'll need to demonstrate proven solutions architecture capability, the title matters less than the impact you've delivered. We're looking for evidence of:
- Stakeholder Mastery - Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and understanding their strategic priorities
- Technical Foundation - Substantial background in software development, design, and delivery roles
- Delivery Enablement - Successfully guiding teams to implement complex architectural solutions
- Methodological Fluency - Hands-on experience with Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and modern delivery practices
- Architectural Foundations - Working knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling languages
- Architecture Frameworks - Experience with the likes of TOGAF, Zachman, Open Agile Architecture, or similar
Consulting Excellence
Beyond technical skills, exceptional consultants demonstrate:
- Business Impact Focus - Articulating and delivering measurable value from your recommendations
- Analytical Rigour - Methodical problem-solving with considered, defensible approaches
- Collaborative Leadership - Guiding teams through influence, consultation, and shared ownership
- Continuous Learning - Active engagement with emerging technologies and their practical applications
Don't have all the desirable experience? Apply anyway - we invest in developing talent in these areas.
The Interview Process
Stage 1: We'll explore your architectural approach, how you've delivered business outcomes, and your stakeholder engagement style.
Stage 2: You'll present an architectural proposal based on a case study and problem statement we provide.
Ready to Apply?
If you're an architect who wants to work on projects that matter, in an environment that values both technical excellence and human connection, we'd love to hear from you.
Share your CV highlighting your architectural achievements and stakeholder impact, and we'll take it from there.
