Senior Software Architecture & Strategy Consultant

PA Consulting; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

Community & charity initiatives

Annual bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits

Job summary

PA Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a Managing Consultant to shape and lead architectural and delivery initiatives for complex client challenges. You will guide strategy, collaborate with FTSE 100 clients, and drive business growth while mentoring teams.

This role emphasizes a flexible, inclusive culture, hybrid working, and ongoing development across defence, security, financial services, and public sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams delivering end-to-end solutions.
• Strong understanding of defence sector with experience across banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management.
• Ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration).
• Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value.
• Track record in business development, including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (UML, ArchiMate).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery for complex client challenges.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and value.
• Support business development and client engagement activities.
• Coach and mentor teams to foster growth and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to PA Consulting’s strategic service propositions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Architecture & development

Stakeholder management

Business development

Team coaching

Tools

UML

ArchiMate

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

PA Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a Managing Consultant to shape and lead architectural and delivery initiatives for complex client challenges. You will guide strategy, collaborate with FTSE 100 clients, and drive business growth while mentoring teams.

This role emphasizes a flexible, inclusive culture, hybrid working, and ongoing development across defence, security, financial services, and public sector.