Solution Architect - Central Government

Role is also available in Bristol and Manchester

Hybrid 2/3 days in office

Security Clearance Required or Eligibility to Obtain

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Are you an experienced Solution Architect passionate about delivering impactful digital transformation across Central Government?

We are seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architect to lead the architectural vision and strategy for large-scale government programmes. This is an opportunity to shape mission-critical services, drive innovation, and improve outcomes for citizens through modern cloud-native solutions and strategic technology leadership.

What You'll Do

As a senior architectural leader, you will:

Define and communicate architectural vision and strategy for major government programmes

Translate complex business, policy, and user requirements into scalable, secure, enterprise-level solutions

Design end-to-end architectures spanning applications, data, infrastructure, security, integrations, and cloud platforms

Provide technical leadership and architectural assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle

Lead stakeholder workshops and influence senior business, policy, and technical decision-makers

Establish governance frameworks, best practices, and architecture standards

Mentor and develop solution architects and technical specialists

Support business development, proposal creation, and growth initiatives across the Central Government sector

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

Significant experience working with or within UK Central Government

Proven leadership delivering complex enterprise-scale technology solutions

Strong expertise across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

Experience with SaaS solutions such as Salesforce, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Cloud technologies

Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs and integration patterns

Experience working with Agile teams and iterative delivery approaches

Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and lifecycle management

Knowledge of GDS Service Standard and NCSC security principles

Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills

SC Clearance or ability to obtain clearance

Desirable Qualifications

TOGAF

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Experience within Health, Defence, Justice, or wider Public Sector organisations

Professional Services or Consulting experience

Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI, blockchain, and quantum computing

Benefits:

• Salary up to £120,000 Gross/a depending of location

• Annual bonus

• Cash allowance- £6,700 cash allowance

• Up to 4 weeks working abroad per year

• Access to leading learning platforms and professional development programmes

• Support for continuous learning, certifications and career progression

• Exposure to major Government digital transformation programmes

• Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact initiatives

• Access to industry-leading cloud, data and AI technologies

Interview Process

1. Initial interview with Hiring Manager

2. Architecture and Technical Leadership Interview

3. Final Partner Interview

Why Join Us?

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public services, working alongside talented professionals to deliver secure, scalable, and citizen-centric digital solutions that make a real difference. xwzovoh

If you're passionate about architecture, public sector transformation, and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.