Solution Architect

In this role you help shape client architectures and deliver high-impact software solutions within a multidisciplinary Digital & Data team. You will lead architecture work, collaborate with engineering squads, and guide technical decisions to enable rapid, cost-aware delivery. The role blends hands-on engineering leadership with architectural governance across business, data, and technology domains. You join a culture that values curiosity, learning, and cross-functional collaboration to solve complex challenges.

• Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus 0.5 day
• Generous pension
• 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 and collaborate with Engineering teams to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails
• Support senior leaders in shaping cases for change, including cost estimation and detailed planning
• Work with agile practices and cross-functional teams, applying technical skills to client problems and internal projects

• Hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams
• Understanding and practice of architecture and delivery methodologies
• Cross-domain architectural capability with a speciality in at least one domain (Business, Data, Application, Technology, Security)
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Collaboration with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments
• Certifications in relevant methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous

• Collaborative
• Curious
• Proactive
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF
• Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban