Automation‑Led Solution Architect – Hybrid (DV Clearance)

Allen Lane Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Lane Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect (Automation-Led) for a 6-month hybrid role in East Kilbride. You will lead technical design, drive automation and secure pipelines, and ensure operability aligns with delivery outcomes.

Expect close collaboration with engineering teams and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings practical architecture experience, strong DevSecOps understanding, and proficiency with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Docker/Kubernetes across cloud and

Qualifications

• Hands-on solution/technical architecture with command-line work.
• Strong automation, DevSecOps knowledge across CI/CD and IaC.
• Experience with Terraform/CloudFormation-style IaC and state management.
• Knowledge of Git-based CI/CD platforms and scripting in PowerShell/Python/Bash/Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership across programmes and domains.
• Define and review high-level designs and artefacts.
• Shape automation strategies across build, test, release and operations.
• Review CI/CD pipelines, IaC and configuration-management approaches.
• Mentor architects and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Solution architecture

Automation

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Container orchestration

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Allen Lane Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect (Automation-Led) for a 6-month hybrid role in East Kilbride. You will lead technical design, drive automation and secure pipelines, and ensure operability aligns with delivery outcomes.

Expect close collaboration with engineering teams and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings practical architecture experience, strong DevSecOps understanding, and proficiency with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Docker/Kubernetes across cloud and