Lead Solutions Architect : Apprenticeship

Location:

Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham (Garretts Green) or Uxbridge.

Salary : A GBP 57,515 per annum

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Flexible working, Full:time, Job share, Part:time

Closing Date: 28th of September 2026

Reporting to the Lead Technical Architect you will work in a team consisting of Lead Solution Architects and play a pivotal role within the architecture community at DVSA.

The Lead Solution Architect will work within DVSAs Enterprise Architecture practice helping to support reducing technical debt, improving customer and colleague services and reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

Predominantly focussed on architecting cloud based digital services and responsible for providing technical and advisory support, solutioning and oversight to ensure business objectives can be achieved in a cost:effective manner.

The Lead Solution Architect is responsible for the creation and maintenance of as:is, transition and to:be Solution Architectures which meet the needs of the DVSA, whilst delivering value for money for their designated business capabilities.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97 of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the Kings birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work:life balance.

Your responsibilities will include, but arent limited to:

• The Lead Solution Architect will work within DVSAs Enterprise Architecture practice helping to support reducing technical debt, improving customer and colleague services and reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
• Predominantly focussed on architecting cloud based digital services and responsible for providing technical and advisory support, solutioning and oversight to ensure business objectives can be achieved in a cost:effective manner.
• The Lead Solution Architect is responsible for the creation and maintenance of as:is, transition and to:be Solution Architectures which meet the needs of the DVSA, whilst delivering value for money for their designated business capabilities.
• The Lead Solution Architect works with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into solution architectures. Creating an optimal design through an iterative process, aligning the user needs, functional and non:functional requirements, organisational objectives and alignment to the Enterprise Architecture principles, standards, and patterns.
• Support the architecture governance frameworks that enable the DVSA to enhance its services though the delivery of strategically aligned digital solutions and the creation and maintenance of solutions architectures that meet the needs of the business whilst delivering value for money and alignment to DVSAs Enterprise Architecture.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only : whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

• Demonstrated expertise in a digital/IT architecture role, involving active collaboration with stakeholders, translating business requirements into tangible solution design artifacts, and clearly communicating technical intricacies to non:technical audiences.
• Proven track record in ensuring that designed solutions align with the enduring principles and guidelines established by an organizations Enterprise Architecture practice.
• Extensive track record in strategizing and executing