3174 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Solution architecture experience across complex or multi-domain environments.
- Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and translating architectural thinking for non-technical audiences.
- Strong technical background and understanding of modern architectural practices, especially cloud-native approaches.
- Collaborative, inquisitive nature and comfort in constructively challenging thinking.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team, even without formal line management experience.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain solution architecture standards, principles, and frameworks.
- Lead and manage a team of Solution Architects, supporting their development and embedding best practice.
- Collaborate across product, technology, and business domains to evaluate solution options and shape clear recommendations.
- Provide architectural oversight and governance across initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and security policies.
Description
We are AQA, embracing an exciting transformation journey where technology is central to enhancing the assessment experience for learners, teachers, and internal users. As the Lead Solution Architect, you will shape the solutions underpinning our digital products and services within a hybrid working model, based in either Manchester or Milton Keynes. We offer a competitive salary alongside benefits like 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), flexible working arrangements, an excellent pension scheme, life assurance, and health plans. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
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How many Software Architect jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 3174 Architect openings. Check also: Cloud jobs, Security jobs, ElasticSearch jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is the UK a good place for Software Architects?
The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Software Architect. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for Software Architect jobs in the UK?
The Scouts Association, Bluefruit Software Limited, SwapTix, Arctic Shores, MOD - Defence Digital, Secret Source Marketing, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) among others, are currently hiring for Architect roles in the UK.
The company with most openings is Hays Technology as they are hiring for 87 different Software Architect jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Software Architects.
The company with most openings is Hays Technology as they are hiring for 87 different Software Architect jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Software Architects.