Solution Architect

In this role you contribute to PA’s Digital & Data community by shaping software architectures and leading engineering teams. You collaborate with product, design, and cross-disciplinary experts to translate ideas into scalable solutions and architectural artefacts. You drive technical vision, establish guardrails, and support change initiatives with cost estimation and planning. The role combines hands-on engineering leadership with strategic architecture across diverse domains, offering variety across sectors and modern tech stacks. You will work in a hybrid environment, advancing high-impact projects that align with PA’s mission to enable intelligent, outcomes-focused transformations.

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

• Create and assure architectural artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design)
• Collaborate with Engineering teams, often serving as lead SME to define vision and set Architectural Guardrails
• Support senior leaders in shaping change proposals, including cost estimation and planning
• Work within agile practices and cross-functional teams on client projects and internal initiatives
• Participate in hybrid work arrangements, with client site and office as required

• Hands-on software engineering background with experience leading engineering teams
• Strong grasp of architecture and delivery methodologies
• Capability to operate across architectural domains with a focus in at least one area (Business, Data, Application, Technology, Security)
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Certifications in relevant methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous

• collaboration
• analytical thinking
• stakeholder management
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform