Solution Architect

In this role you will shape high-impact software and architecture decisions within PA’s Digital & Data community. You’ll collaborate with product, design and engineering teams to translate ideas into scalable solutions, guiding architectural vision and establishing guardrails. You’ll lead design artefacts, support change initiatives and cost planning while applying agile practices on diverse client projects. The role blends hands-on architecture with leadership, across multiple sectors, in a flexible, learning-forward environment.

• private healthcare for you and family
• 25 days annual leave plus half-day on Christmas Eve
• generous pension scheme
• opportunity to engage with community and charity initiatives
• annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership

• Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design)
• Lead SME-level collaboration with engineering teams to define vision and guardrails
• Support senior leaders in shaping business cases, cost estimation and detailed planning
• Work with agile practices and cross-functional teams on client projects and internal initiatives

• Hands-on software engineering background with leadership experience
• Strong understanding of architecture and delivery methodologies
• Capability to operate across architectural domains with a specialty in at least one domain (Business, Data, Application, Technology, Security)
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent collaboration with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments
• Certifications in relevant methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous

• collaboration
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF
• Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban