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Principal Solution Architect
£100,000 - 100,000
Data Careers
Bore Street 15, Penton Corner
£100,000 - 100,000
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience operating at Principal / Lead Solution Architect level
- Strong background delivering complex technology solutions in secure environments
- Experience working across Central Government and/or Defence sectors
- Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (including military leadership)
- Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and best practices
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across full delivery lifecycles
- Technical expertise in cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
- Secure software development lifecycle and DevSecOps practices
- Knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, and microservices
- Understanding of identity and access management (OAuth, SAML, etc.)
- Familiarity with data and application architecture
- Proficiency in CI/CD and modern engineering practices
- Desirable: Experience working in Defence or military environments (e.g. ex-military or reservist background)
- Desirable: Knowledge of TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks
- Desirable: Experience delivering AI-enabled or data-driven solutions
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solution architectures across complex programmes
- Act as a front door architect, shaping early-stage ideas and aligning them to architectural standards
- Engage with senior stakeholders, including military leadership, to guide decision-making
- Drive application modernisation and transformation initiatives
- Define architecture principles, standards, and best practices across programmes
- Ensure alignment to security, compliance, and governance frameworks
- Support pre-sales, bids, and client engagements
- Mentor and develop other architects and engineers within the practice
Description
We are a specialist IT technology consultancy located in the UK, offering remote work options with travel to Andover. We are seeking an SC Cleared Principal Solution Architect to join our team. In this senior, client-facing role, you will shape and deliver high-quality solutions across complex, secure environments, working closely with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary delivery teams. We offer a competitive salary between £110,000 to £130,000 along with benefits.
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