Solutions Architect

This is a free training course followed by the potential for a role with one of our clients. Title: Solutions Architect Job location: Remote, UK Description: Step into a role as a Solutions Architect with one of our client partners through the Mid-Level Accelerator programme. OverviewWe are seeking a Solutions Architect to join a high-impact digital transformation project within the public sector.This is a remote-first role requiring candidates to be SC eligible for security clearance. You will operate at a strategic level, defining architectural roadmaps for a complex digital ecosystem while ensuring delivery teams adhere to core technical principles. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Collaboratively define and maintain the long-term architectural roadmap for digital systems Maintain a holistic view of the service ecosystem to identify technical dependencies, risks, and opportunities Represent architecture in governance forums, supporting prioritisation, risk discussions, and assurance reviews Contribute to the development of architectural patterns, principles, and standards to ensure directorate-wide consistency Design & Technical Oversight Create high-quality architectural artefacts, including C4/UML diagrams, data flows, and migration pathways Provide expert oversight to ensure services are robust, secure, scalable, and maintainable Evaluate technology options, assessing impacts across infrastructure, data, security, and operations Mentor and coach tech leads and senior engineers to support capability development Stakeholder Engagement Translate complex architectural concepts into clear terms for senior stakeholders Facilitate alignment between technical and business leaders to balance strategic direction with delivery needs Champion inclusive working practices and support diversity within engineering roles Candidate Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Architectural Expertise: Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex enterprise environments Engineering Foundation: Strong background in modern application architectures, including microservices, APIs, and distributed systems Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (ideally AWS), including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security control Security & Resilience: Deep understanding of threat modelling, authentication patterns, and observability Modern Development: Familiarity with languages such as Ruby, Python, or Java, alongside CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation Communication: Exceptional ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups Desirable Attributes Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite) Knowledge of UK government digital service standards and assurance processes Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or event-driven architectural approaches Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments Technical Environment The role involves a mix of modern cloud-native services and legacy enterprise platforms Cloud: AWS (IaaS, PaaS) Tooling: Infrastructure as Code, Git workflows, and Mac-based development environments Frameworks: DDD, TDD, and automated testing 100% FREE LEARNING LINKED TO JOB ROLES All of our courses our 100% free for all students. There are no secret or hidden fees, no payment upon completion, and no debt. We work with our partner companies to ensure this education is free for all learners. Benefits - vary per client, but are competitive. Originally posted on Himalayas