Solution Architect

ComXps; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional with experience in secure software development for a project until March 2026 in Andover, England. Applicants should possess strong knowledge in Agile methodologies, architecture modeling, and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in secure environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working in UK Central Government or Defence sectors.
• Able to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to guide and motivate staff.

Skills

Secure Software Development Lifecycle

Agile development

Architecture modeling tools

DevOps practices

Public cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS)

Microservices and Webservices

Single Sign-On technologies

AI-based solutions

Real-time data integration

Industry recognized Technical Qualifications

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

This role is Inside IR35.

Location: Andover, England, United Kingdom – 2 days onsite (flexible but must be willing)

Contract Length: Until March 2026 at least

Clearance: SC

Technologies, Methodologies and Frameworks:

• End-to-end experience of Secure Software Development Lifecycle processes and methodologies.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and experience of applying best practice within one or more specialist architecture domains.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering complex technology services across one or more specialist technology and/or business domains.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex technology services.
• Experience of working in secure customer environments.
• Knowledge and experience of using Architecture modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Experience working in the UK Central Government or Defence sectors.
• Industry recognised Technical Qualifications. E.g., Microsoft certifications, Amazon certifications and similar.
• Knowledge and experience of Agile development, tools, and methods.
• Knowledge and experience of data architecture and associated patterns and technologies.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering AI-based solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering real time data integration e.g., streaming (IoT) and APIs.
• Knowledge and experience of designing and delivering solutions based on the capabilities of public cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
• Knowledge and experience of DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools and practices.
• Knowledge and experience of integration patterns and associated standards and technologies.
• Knowledge and experience of Microservices, Webservices and associated technologies and frameworks including Rest, SOAP, JSON.
• Knowledge and experience of Single Sign on and Authentication/Authorisation technologies such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Active Directory, ADFS and LDAP.
• Knowledge and experience of Web Application design and delivery.
• TOGAF certified with experience of applying the framework in a client environment.

Personal attributes:

• Degree level education, or equivalent.
• Able to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies and architecture patterns.
• Understands and communicates industry developments, and the role and impact of technology.
• Consultancy skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at senior levels.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide, direct, motivate and support staff either directly or indirectly.
• Highly customer focused, able to quickly build trust and develop customer intimacy.
• Promotes a learning and growth culture in their area of accountability.
• Actively support and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.
• Solution-oriented with the imagination to identify innovative approaches to critical problems.
• Effective time management and an ability to recognise and respond to changing priorities and requirements.
• Good organisation skills.
• Self-starting and self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong team-player, able to work well with others.