IT Architect

In this IT Solution Architect role, you design and implement scalable, secure architectures that align with business goals. You will bridge business needs and IT capabilities, working with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver robust solutions. You assess technologies, ensure policy compliance, and guide implementation to maximise value and security. This position offers impact across defence and security tech domains and requires clear communication, technical leadership, and a focus on risk-aware design. You will help shape resilient systems that enable Saab UK’s mission to keep people and society safe.

• 30 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Up to 5% share matching scheme

• Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for IT systems and applications
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements
• Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation for proposed solutions
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements
• Present architectural solutions to stakeholders and obtain buy-in
• Assess emerging technologies and conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses
• Define and enforce architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices
• Ensure consistency and integration across systems and platforms
• Provide technical leadership during solution implementation
• Troubleshoot architectural issues and guide development teams
• Identify potential risks in solution design and propose mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Extensive IT experience, with at least 3 years in solution architecture
• Experience in large-scale system design and implementation
• Certifications (Preferred): TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns
• Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles
• Analytical & Problem-Solving abilities
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex systems
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to gain Security Clearance (SC)

• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder influence
• APIs
• Microservices
• Integration patterns