Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect – Software

United Kingdom | Full-Time | Hybrid/Flexible Working

DV or eDV Clearance Required

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join a high-performing technology team delivering secure, scalable, and innovative software solutions within complex cloud and cyber environments.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging engineering problems, designing cloud-native architectures, and working closely with technical teams and stakeholders across the full software delivery lifecycle.

You will play a key role in architecting secure, high-performing systems, supporting agile delivery teams, and driving modern engineering and DevSecOps best practices.

The Role

As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure large-scale software solutions. You will collaborate with engineers, technical leads, delivery teams, and customers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

This position requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to guide teams through complex architectural and cloud transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, scalable, cloud-native software solutions
• Lead architectural decisions across modern distributed systems and microservices environments
• Support the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through to deployment and maintenance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and shape technical solutions
• Guide cloud migration strategies and hybrid-cloud approaches
• Support rapid prototyping and technical investigation activities
• Embed security best practices and DevSecOps principles throughout delivery
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and engineering standards
• Coach and mentor engineers, supporting technical development and best practices
• Promote Agile ways of working and continuous improvement across teams

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with strong experience across cloud, software engineering, and solution architecture, including expertise in at least three of the following areas:

Software Development

• Strong programming experience in one or more of:
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Python
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• ReactJS
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices and SOLID principles

Cloud & Architecture

• Strong experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms
• AWS Solutions Architect certification (or equivalent) preferred
• Experience migrating on-premise systems into cloud environments
• Experience designing cloud-native applications and microservice architectures
• Understanding of observability, scalability, and security within distributed systems

DevSecOps & Automation

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices including SAST, DAST, and continuous testing
• Experience with tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Containerisation & Testing

• Experience with Docker or containerisation technologies
• Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and BDD approaches including:
• Cypress
• Selenium
• Cucumber
• Behave
• Gherkin

Agile Delivery & Leadership

• Experience working within Agile delivery environments such as Scrum or Kanban
• Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills