Platform Solution Architect (Cheltenham)

Platform Solution Architect – Defence / Hybrid

• Up to £100,000 + hybrid working + excellent benefits
• SC Cleared
• Lead technical architecture for large-scale defence infrastructure solutions
• Join a fast-growing team solving complex national security challenges

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a high-performing consultancy within a larger tech organisation, delivering secure and innovative software and infrastructure solutions for the UK Defence sector. With several new projects underway, they are hiring a Platform Solution Architect to take on a key leadership role within a large-scale tech refresh programme. This is a major opportunity to shape core platform architecture on a mission-critical programme.

THE ROLE

As Platform Solution Architect, you’ll act as the technical authority on a large Defence transformation project. You’ll lead the architectural vision, define requirements, and work closely with delivery teams to ensure scalable, secure and robust platform solutions. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end architecture lifecycle from initial design through to deployment and assurance.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience defining platform architecture in large enterprise IT environments
• Strong background in both public (AWS, Azure) and private cloud deployments
• Skilled in producing technical statements of requirements and HLDs/LLDs
• Hands-on background with infrastructure, platform, and cloud-native tooling
• Ability to lead technical teams and influence stakeholder decisions

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via lewis.hayward@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 0117 284 0050 / 07719 072 818 . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

THE BENEFITS

• Flexible 37.5-hour week – design a schedule that works for you
• L&D package – 5 days external training, career coach, innovation guilds
• Monthly social events and a fantastic engineering-led culture
• Matched pension scheme and private healthcare

KEY SKILLS

Platform Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Native, AWS, Azure, Defence Sector, Enterprise IT, Agile, DevOps, HLD, LLD, Technical Requirements, IaaS, NSD, SC Cleared, Architecture