Software Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Software Solution Architect to lead technical direction and design for Central Government projects. This hybrid role involves hands-on technical leadership and client engagement, focusing on delivering innovative digital solutions. Join a friendly team with a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible 37.5-hour work week

Hybrid/home working with occasional travel

Generous L&D budget

Matched pension scheme

Private health care cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software architecture and high-level solution design.
• Strong understanding of full-stack software delivery and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design across cloud and full-stack software solutions.
• Produce high- and low-level technical documentation.

Skills

Software Architecture

Agile

DevOps

Cloud

Full-Stack

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Software Solution Architect – Central Government / Hybrid

• Up to £95,000 + great benefits + hybrid working
• SC Cleared
• Lead architecture design across cloud-, full-stack software solutions
• Join an agile consultancy solving complex challenges for Central Government

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a fast-growing consultancy within a larger organisation, delivering software-led transformation for clients across the UK public sector. With several new projects kicking off in their Central Government practice, they’re now looking for a Software Solution Architect to lead delivery teams and drive the design of cutting-edge digital solutions. This hire is part of a long-term growth strategy for their agile software division.

THE ROLE

As Software Solution Architect, you’ll take ownership of the technical direction and solution design across agile development projects in the Central Government space. You’ll lead architectural design, assess and refine client requirements, and produce high- and low-level technical documentation. This is a hands-on and client-facing role, combining technical leadership with consultancy.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience in software architecture and high-level solution design
• Strong understanding of full-stack software delivery, DevOps, and Agile practices
• Skilled in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and cloud- solution development
• Experience defining technical Statements of Requirements and operating models
• Ability to lead technical teams and engage with stakeholders or clients directly

THE BENEFITS

• Flexible 37.5-hour work week
• Hybrid/home working with occasional travel
• Generous L&D budget, career coach and external training allowance
• Matched pension scheme and private health care cover
• Friendly and sociable team environment with monthly events

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via lewis.hayward@[e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 0117 284 0050 / 07719 072 818. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Software Architecture, Solution Architect, Central Government, Cloud , AWS, Azure, Agile, Full-Stack, DevOps, Public Sector, Technical Design, NSD, SC Cleared