Solutions Architect

Solution Architect

Location: Preston / Frimley (flexible)

Working Pattern: Predominantly remote (occasional onsite)

Contract: 12 months (high likelihood of extension)

Hours: 37 per week

Rate: £497.77 PAYE / £672.74 Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Clearance: BPSS + SC eligibility required

Overview:

We're supporting BAE Systems to find two Solution Architects to join their Shared Services Enterprise IT team, delivering critical solutions across multiple programmes.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end architecture role where you’ll take ownership from early requirements capture through to design, governance, and delivery - working closely with stakeholders across business and technical teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering end-to-end solution architectures aligned to business needs
• Defining as-is and to-be architectures across applications, data, and technology
• Acting as technical authority across projects, working with dev and test teams
• Ensuring solutions are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and aligned to standards
• Collaborating with Project Managers, BAs, service design, and suppliers
• Supporting planning, estimation, and risk management
• Driving governance, change control, and design assurance

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong experience delivering enterprise IT / IM&T solutions
• Proven background in solution architecture (TOGAF or similar frameworks)
• Experience with full solution lifecycle (design → build → delivery)
• Exposure to business systems (ERP, procurement, supplier management, etc.)
• Confident in requirements capture and stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of Agile / SDLC practices
• ITIL knowledge beneficial

Key Skills:

• Strong communication skills (technical & non-technical audiences)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
• Experience leading technical direction across multiple workstreams
• Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced environments
• Strong documentation and design capability

Nice to Have:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as TOGAF / ITIL
• Experience in highly regulated or secure environments

Additional Info:

• Must be eligible for SC clearance (BPSS minimum to start)
• Mainly remote, with occasional site visits to Preston or Frimley