Senior Solution Architect- eDV

IO Associates; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Associates in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for eDV to lead end-to-end solution design across defence and government programmes. You will translate complex business needs into robust technology architectures, shaping cloud, data, security and integration strategies.

Working within a collaborative design team, you will own architecture modelling, technical documentation and TOGAF-based governance, with four days onsite in Cheltenham and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Active eDV clearance is required.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect or Technology Consultant.
• Strong experience in solution design, architecture modelling and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies including Azure, AWS and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with API-led integration, hybrid environments and application modernisation.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or ISO 42010.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions.
• Translate complex business requirements into practical technology architectures.
• Influence technical strategy and support successful delivery.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Platforms

API-led integration

Security & compliance

TOGAF

Job description

Cheltenham

Senior Solution Architect- eDV

Posted on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Senior Solutions Architect – eDV

Cheltenham – 4 days onsite

Up to £72,000 per annum

Senior Solution Architect -eDV is required to join a world-class engineering and technology consultancy delivering complex digital transformation programmes across defence, security, government and other regulated sectors. Working within a collaborative Solution Design team, you’ll help shape secure, innovative and sustainable technology solutions for high-profile clients.

You will lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions, translating complex business requirements into practical technology architectures. This is an exciting opportunity to work across cloud, integration, data, security and modernisation programmes while influencing technical strategy and supporting successful delivery.

Required Skills:

• Active eDV Clearance.


• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect or Technology Consultant


• Strong experience in solution design, architecture modelling and technical documentation


• Knowledge of cloud technologies including Azure, AWS and Microsoft 365


• Experience with API-led integration, hybrid environments and application modernisation


• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or ISO 42010

*P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.

If you’re an experienced Solution Architect looking to work on complex, high-impact technology programmes within a forward-thinking engineering organisation, we’d love to hear from you.