IT Solution Architect

We're looking for several experienced IT Solution Architects to join a major defence-related transformation initiative focused on modernising and securing national supply chain systems.

This is a permanent role with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a couple of days per month in the Bristol office.

• Leading the design and delivery of complex, end-to-end IT solutions across application, data, infrastructure, and security layers

• Creating architecture artefacts including high-level and low-level designs, interface specifications, and integration models

• Evaluating solution options (buy vs build vs reuse) and supporting platform selection

• Ensuring alignment with technical, security, and regulatory standards

• Supporting stakeholder engagement, workshops, and technical decision-making

• Collaborating with multiple vendors and delivery partners

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect on complex, multi-stakeholder programmes

• Deep understanding of both bespoke and COTS systems

• Strong integration knowledge: SOA, ESB, XML, Web Services, MQ

• Experience with distributed, event-driven architectures

• Cloud platform knowledge (AWS or similar)

• Excellent communication, leadership, and consulting skills

• Industry experience in logistics or supply chain systems (ERP, WMS, OMS, TMS, inventory, procurement, analytics)

• Familiarity with TOGAF, MODAF, or Archimate

• Background in regulated environments (e.g. CMMI Level 3)