Solution Architect

In this role, you will lead architecture activities within PA’s Digital & Data practice, shaping scalable software solutions for clients. You collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to set vision, establish architectural guardrails, and drive cost-aware delivery. You’ll work across multiple sectors and tech stacks, applying agile practices to solve complex challenges. This is a growth-focused, inclusive environment with strong emphasis on learning, mentoring, and client impact.

• Health and lifestyle perks
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus bonus half day on Christmas Eve)
• Generous company pension scheme
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership

• Create and assure key architecture 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 guardrails
• Support senior leaders in shaping change programs, including cost estimation and detailed planning
• Work with agile methods and cross-functional teams across client projects and internal work

• Hands-on software engineering background and experience leading engineering teams
• Strong understanding of architecture and delivery methodologies
• Capability to operate across architectural domains with specialization in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology, or Security
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with ability to collaborate in fast-paced environments
• Certifications in relevant methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous

• collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• analytical thinking
• problem-solving
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF
• Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban