Solution Architect

Core Role Requirements

• Primary focus:
  Solution Architect (architecture‑led role)
• Ownership:
  Responsible for engineering delivery and overall solution outcomes
• Acts as a bridge between business, architecture, design, and programme teams
• Operates in a governance/oversight capacity (supplier‑led development environment)
• Strong solution architecture experience (primary skillset)
• Ability to translate business needs into working technical solutions
• Comfortable interpreting and guiding software development teams (Software Development Background)
• Deep understanding of software development (hands‑on background essential)
• Must have previously worked at a low‑level / detailed engineering level
• Not required to actively code, but must credibly challenge and guide developers

• .NET ecosystem
• Databases (relational + No
  
  SQL e.g. Elastic)
• Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Platforms/infrastructure:
  • Linux
  • Virtualisation
  • Networking

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong customer relationship management
• Effective people management / influencing skills
• Ability to operate in a high‑profile role across multiple work streams

• Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance required – non‑negotiable
• Hold current, transferable DV clearance
• Have 12 months validity remaining
• Must evidence current DV clearance at the point of submission

• The ideal candidate is a senior, architecture‑first technologist with:
  • Deep hands‑on engineering background
  • Broad technical stack knowledge
  • Strong stakeholder and governance capabilities
  • Active DV clearance