Senior Solutions Architect

Senior Solutions Architect
Bristol
6 months
up to £110 per hour inside IR35 / Umbrella
Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have current DV (preferred) or SC security clearance or be willing to undergo the clearance checks required for the role.
Job Description
· Act as the technical authority for solution design across large-scale or multi-project programmes.
· Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, enterprise principles, and secure-by-design standards.
· Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
· Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
· Mentor and coach Solutions Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.
· Represent the client at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
· Support business winning, including solution strategy, bids, and proposal development.
· Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.
What you'll bring
· Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated solutions.
· Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Core areas (must have):
· Proven experience in solution architecture across multiple domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)
· Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)
· Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards
· Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments
· Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community
Desirable:
· Industry certifications (TOGAF, Architect, ArchiMate)
· Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy
· Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation
· Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches
· Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences