Step into a role as a Solutions Architect with one of our client partners through the Mid-Level Accelerator programme.
Collaboratively define and maintain the long-term architectural roadmap for digital systems
Maintain a holistic view of the service ecosystem to identify technical dependencies, risks, and opportunities
Represent architecture in governance forums, supporting prioritisation, risk discussions, and assurance reviews
Contribute to the development of architectural patterns, principles, and standards to ensure directorate-wide consistency
Create high-quality architectural artefacts, including C4/UML diagrams, data flows, and migration pathways
Provide expert oversight to ensure services are robust, secure, scalable, and maintainable
Evaluate technology options, assessing impacts across infrastructure, data, security, and operations
Mentor and coach tech leads and senior engineers to support capability development
Translate complex architectural concepts into clear terms for senior stakeholders
Facilitate alignment between technical and business leaders to balance strategic direction with delivery needs
Champion inclusive working practices and support diversity within engineering roles.

Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex enterprise environments
Strong background in modern application architectures, including microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (ideally AWS), including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security control
Deep understanding of threat modelling, authentication patterns, and observability
Familiarity with languages such as Ruby, Python, or Java, alongside CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation
Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite)
Knowledge of UK government digital service standards and assurance processes
Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or event-driven architectural approaches
Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments.

Solutions Architect

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