This organisation delivers innovative digital services to the UK public sector. They are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of digital solutions using open-source technologies within Agile and DevOps frameworks. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams, inspiring other architects, and engaging with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation and improve service delivery. The organisation promotes an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture, encouraging knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Role Objectives

• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation
• Build strong client relationships and identify new opportunities
• Support multiple teams using best practice and emerging technologies
• Mentor and inspire other architects
• Lead governance and solve complex/high-risk technical challenges
• Deliver architecture designs and present solutions/options to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate across multiple projects and teams to drive continuous improvement

Technical Skills & Experience

• Technical and solution design expertise
• Experience with open-source software
• Cloud computing experience (ideally AWS)
• Security best practices
• IAM, OAuth, Cognito, OIDC (advantageous)
• Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• DevOps / DevSecOps tools and practices
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages (JavaScript, Java, Python)

Security Clearance Requirement

• Due to the nature of government client work, candidates must:Be eligible for Security Clearance (SC)
• Have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5+ years

Benefits

Compensation

• Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• Employer pension contribution with loyalty increments
• Group life assurance

Purpose & Culture

• Work on mission-critical public sector projects
• Empowered decision-making culture
• Paid leave for Reservist Military Service

Work / Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell additional leave
• Paid volunteering days

Development & Growth

• Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.)
• 5 days paid study leave
• Annual personal development allowance
• Access to coaching and training

Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Work-from-home equipment allowance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Commitment to sustainable and healthy working practices