19 of 19 Architectural Design Jobs in the South West

and your responsibility as a consultant will differ based on the focus of the client engagement and your skillset, but could include and may require you to: Lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions that align with business goals, scalability requirements, and industry best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into … technical specifications and architectural designs. Evaluate and select appropriate technology platforms, frameworks, and tools to support solution development. Define solution architecture, including system components, interfaces, infrastructure, data modelling, and integration patterns, at conceptual and physical views. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and best practices. Conduct architecture reviews and perform technical … assessments to ensure compliance with architectural guidelines and quality standards. Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of solutions. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Collaborate with project managers to estimate More ❯

innovative, high-quality software solutions. You’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, set technical direction, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable systems across complex digital programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale digital solutions. Work hands-on with modern technologies across multiple OOP languages (e.g. Java, C#, Python, Kotlin, or similar). Define technical architecture … and mentor engineering teams through best practice, clean code, and agile delivery. Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery leads to shape technical strategy and roadmaps. Contribute to the wider engineering community, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing. About You Proven experience in software engineering and team leadership within agile, product-driven environments. Strong background in one or more modern … object-oriented programming languages. Confident across the full SDLC, from architectural design through to CI/CD and cloud deployment. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A passion for solving complex problems through elegant, maintainable software design. Why Join Work for a Times Top 100 Company, recognised for its innovation, culture, and impact. Be part of a collaborative More ❯

Architect on a 6 month contract basis to work as part of an ongoing Microsoft cloud first transformation programme. The Solutions Architect will have experience of designing solutions and architectural expertise across Azure Infrastructure, Microsoft Purview, M365 collaboration tools and Dynamics Platforms. This is a 6 month contract looking to pay up to £700 per day inside of IR35. … of Azure Infrastructure solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise architecture. Define and govern data governance and compliance strategies using Microsoft Purview, integrating with broader data architecture. Lead architectural design and integration of M365 collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange) to support modern workplace initiatives. Provide architectural oversight for Dynamics 365 platforms, including Finance, Operations, Sales More ❯

the customer to define System of Systems architecture and use-cases to support development and evolution of system requirements. Defining System of Systems integration requirements and verification plans. Conducting design and technical reviews both internally and in conjunction with the customer. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team on technical issues, queries and conflict resolution including co-ordinating responses to … work is varied, providing you with a unique opportunity to develop a wider awareness of multiple engineering disciplines alongside contributing to critical programme delivery in the form of System architectural design and requirements definition. What we're looking for from you: Engineers at varying levels with: Experience in developing and integrating complex systems, preferably in the defence industry … communication skills to effectively convey technical information to a variety of stakeholders Experience developing requirement sets, and an ability to agreeing these collaboratively with different stakeholder groups including System Design Authorities and Government organisations Project engineering knowledge to be able to design and deliver work packages Familiarity with system architecture tools, including DOORS and Rhapsody Experience developing requirement More ❯

the customer to define System of Systems architecture and use-cases to support development and evolution of system requirements. Defining System of Systems integration requirements and verification plans. Conducting design and technical reviews both internally and in conjunction with the customer. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team on technical issues, queries and conflict resolution including co-ordinating responses to … work is varied, providing you with a unique opportunity to develop a wider awareness of multiple engineering disciplines alongside contributing to critical programme delivery in the form of System architectural design and requirements definition. What we're looking for from you: Engineers at varying levels with: Experience in developing and integrating complex systems, preferably in the defence industry … communication skills to effectively convey technical information to a variety of stakeholders Experience developing requirement sets, and an ability to agreeing these collaboratively with different stakeholder groups including System Design Authorities and Government organisations Project engineering knowledge to be able to design and deliver work packages Familiarity with system architecture tools, including DOORS and Rhapsody Experience developing requirement More ❯

a secure engineering team, building and maintaining highly available Kubernetes and Terraform-based infrastructure for classified systems. Key Focus Hands-on cloud engineering within secure environments (more engineering than architectural design). Ownership of Kubernetes-based platform build, deployment, and optimisation. Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform in multi-tenant, air-gapped, and Terraform Cloud environments. Cloud-native testing More ❯

a secure engineering team, building and maintaining highly available Kubernetes and Terraform-based infrastructure for classified systems. Key Focus Hands-on cloud engineering within secure environments (more engineering than architectural design). Ownership of Kubernetes-based platform build, deployment, and optimisation. Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform in multi-tenant, air-gapped, and Terraform Cloud environments. Cloud-native testing More ❯

define and monitor the architecture’s structure, interfaces, and temporal behaviour to ensure it meets demanding performance and reliability goals. In this role, you will define and document key design drivers such as performance, safety, security, and maintainability, producing derived and emergent requirements while capturing underlying assumptions and rationale. You’ll ensure the integrity of the architecture by clearly … Beyond delivery, you’ll help shape the long-term software engineering strategy, influence future product lines and technology choices, and contribute to the adoption of new methods, tools, and architectural approaches across the organisation. This is a highly collaborative environment where you’ll have the chance to contribute to technology strategy and architectural innovation. What's required for … this Software Architect position? I'm looking for a confident technical leader who can balance hands-on expertise with high-level design thinking. You’ll ideally have: Strong experience making architectural and design decisions in complex software systems Knowledge of modern and traditional architecture techniques and design patterns Experience in model-based engineering A solid programming More ❯

ll help shape cutting-edge software that underpins some of the most advanced defence systems in Europe. Working alongside other Architects, Technical Specialists, and key engineering teams, you'll design, guide, and evolve software solutions that are safe, secure, and reliable. The Role As a Software Architect , you'll be responsible for defining and guiding the full software architecture … integrity, performance, and maintainability across the system. Your key responsibilities will include: Defining the structural and temporal architecture of software systems, including internal and external interfaces. Identifying and documenting design drivers (e.g. performance, safety, security, usability, reusability). Producing derived and emergent requirements , with clear assumptions and rationale. Ensuring implementation choices uphold architectural integrity. Collaborating with engineers and … other architects to support reviews and design activities. Influencing software technology strategy , including product lines, new tools, and methods. Contributing to communities of practice and driving innovation across software engineering. About You You'll bring strong technical judgment and architectural experience, as well as the ability to mentor and inspire teams. We're looking for someone who has More ❯

ll help shape cutting-edge software that underpins some of the most advanced defence systems in Europe. Working alongside other Architects, Technical Specialists, and key engineering teams, you'll design, guide, and evolve software solutions that are safe, secure, and reliable. The Role As a Software Architect , you'll be responsible for defining and guiding the full software architecture … integrity, performance, and maintainability across the system. Your key responsibilities will include: Defining the structural and temporal architecture of software systems, including internal and external interfaces. Identifying and documenting design drivers (e.g. performance, safety, security, usability, reusability). Producing derived and emergent requirements , with clear assumptions and rationale. Ensuring implementation choices uphold architectural integrity. Collaborating with engineers and … other architects to support reviews and design activities. Influencing software technology strategy , including product lines, new tools, and methods. Contributing to communities of practice and driving innovation across software engineering. About You You'll bring strong technical judgment and architectural experience, as well as the ability to mentor and inspire teams. We're looking for someone who has More ❯

hands-on Solution Architect with a background in software engineering and a passion for solving complex technical challenges? We’re partnering with a leading global consultancy that blends strategy, design, and engineering to help clients across finance, energy, government, and healthcare transform through technology. They’re growing their team and are looking for experienced Solution Architects with strong application … Dedicated training and certification budget to support your professional development Excellent benefits package including private healthcare, pension, annual bonus, and share scheme What you’ll be doing Lead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions for enterprise clients Create and assure key architectural artefacts including design decisions, high-level designs, and technical option papers Collaborate closely … with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to define the technical vision and establish architectural guardrails Operate across multiple architecture domains, contributing to both client and internal projects Drive continuous improvement and uphold agile delivery best practices What we’re looking for Hands-on software engineering background, ideally having led development teams Strong understanding of architectural principles and delivery More ❯

Bristol This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary : up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance : British … teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture … not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer More ❯

well as maximising throughput of the team through a robust CI/CD mindset. Strong ability to communicate effectively and work with other seniors to take lead roles on architectural and technical designs and present these as part of team refinement. About you: A strong understanding of the broader technological landscape. You will have a strong understanding and demonstrable … Working with our product owners in refining, designing and architecting solutions in keeping with, or challenging, existing patterns and technologies. Spots and remediates risks in the SDLC. Familiarity with architectural decision records. Strong documentation skills in generating acceptance criteria, readmes and getting started/onboarding guides etc. Rewards: We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that More ❯

As a Digital Lead Enterprise Architect , you will ensure design governance across our client’s digital estate. You will provide corporate governance and technical advice to digital programmes, projects, and services, ensuring alignment with strategy, policy, and design principles while considering customer requirements. You will influence and contribute to the digital strategy and direction, turning business problems into … robust technical designs. Key Responsibilities Specify technical requirements to support project objectives. Input technical expertise into service requirements. Develop, validate, and review conceptual, logical, and physical architectural designs. Manage architectural aspects of target design, policies, and standards. Work proactively to achieve stable and viable designs. Assist with supplier selection where appropriate to fulfil requirements. Maintain and develop … design principles, policies, and standards, authoring sub-strategy and related documentation. Interpret technical and business stakeholder needs to make decisions based on risk and complexity. Design systems with medium risk, impact, and technical/business complexity, working across multiple services or a single large/complex service. Essential Experience & Skills Hands-on experience as an Applications, Technical, Solution More ❯

standards and support team growth Helping define and execute the team’s technical roadmap in collaboration with leadership Encouraging sound engineering practices and continuous improvement in delivery processes Supporting architectural decisions, reviewing design proposals and advocating for scalable, forward-thinking solutions Collaborating with senior engineers across the platform space to influence architecture across payment services and supporting infrastructure More ❯

development in their work, shifting security expertise into the early stages of delivery and supporting throughout the delivery lifecycle as needed. This will cover areas such as: code review, architectural and design advice for engineering and delivery platforms, and ensuring that security is a fundamental part of the development process, rather than an afterthought. You will help teams More ❯

technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states Understand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architectures Take a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmes Guide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk … Establish architectural principles, policies and standards Collaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategy Develop the architecture community Carry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisation Develop, validate and review conceptual, logical and physical architectural designs Manage the … architectural aspects of the target design, policies and standards Work pro-actively to achieve stable, viable designs Assist with the selection of suppliers (where appropriate) to fulfil the requirements If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further. More ❯

site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience. Key Responsibilities (Security Architecture Focus) Apply a deep understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation strategies to design secure systems and architectures that protect organisations and their assets. Contribute to the development and implementation of security architecture frameworks, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. Support the … design of secure network and system architectures, including cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments, incorporating principles such as zero trust, defence-in-depth, and secure-by-design. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document and develop security controls, policies, and standards across enterprise and solution architectures. Assist in security assessments of existing architectures, identifying gaps and recommending improvements to … enhance resilience and compliance. Gain hands-on experience in security architecture modelling, threat modelling, and secure design reviews. Learn to integrate security into the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to implementation and operations. Develop practical knowledge of security technologies, such as identity and access management (IAM), public key encryption (PKI), encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention More ❯

is at the heart of everything they do, underpinning critical national infrastructure and enabling secure digital services for citizens and businesses. This role will strengthen HMLR's security and architectural capability by providing both strategic advice and practical expertise. Salary £64,300 - £71,300 plus 29% pension contribution and other Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from Plymouth. HMLR … The role sits within HM Land Registry's Security Domain of the Architecture Practice, which shapes the organisation's technology strategy and roadmap. As a Security Architect you'll design and govern secure systems and services, develop security patterns and documentation and ensure alignment with cross-government initiatives. You'll deliver high-level architectural designs and artefacts, stay More ❯