Lead Public Sector Solution Architect - Hybrid Cloud & AI

Hakkōda, an IBM Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM United Kingdom Limited in London is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join the Public Sector team. You will provide technical leadership, own end-to-end solution design for large-scale programmes, and mentor junior architects while collaborating with multiple suppliers in a rainbow delivery environment.

The role emphasizes cloud native architectures, AI and digital transformation, governance, and strong client relationships on high-profile government bids.

Qualifications

• Experience as solution architect on major programmes and bids.
• Strong background in cloud native architectures and integration.
• Understanding of government standards, compliance and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution design for large-scale public sector programmes.
• Translate requirements into robust architecture blueprints.
• Define architecture standards and governance throughout project lifecycle.
• Drive technical approach for proposals and RFP responses.
• Mentor junior architects and technical consultants.
• Develop client relationships as trusted advisor.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cloud architecture

Public sector expertise

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

SAFe & Agile

Security frameworks

Proposals & RFPs

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

IBM United Kingdom Limited in London is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join the Public Sector team. You will provide technical leadership, own end-to-end solution design for large-scale programmes, and mentor junior architects while collaborating with multiple suppliers in a rainbow delivery environment.

The role emphasizes cloud native architectures, AI and digital transformation, governance, and strong client relationships on high-profile government bids.