Solution Architect

Onyx-Conseil; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Solution Architect to define solution architecture and design for projects in a hybrid work environment. You will liaise with IM&T suppliers, lead technical authority, and ensure design meets business requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in IM&T solutions delivery, familiarity with architecture frameworks like TOGAF, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary approximately £70,000 is offered, along with extensive benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering information management and technology solutions.
• Strong design and development experience in information systems.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

Responsibilities

• Define the solution architecture and design for the project.
• Capture and define application, data, and technology architectures.
• Provide leadership for the IM&T solution and associated teams.

Skills

Delivering IM&T solutions

Design, development, test and release of Information Systems

Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

Understanding of software development lifecycle

Experience in technical leadership

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £70,000 dependent on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework
• Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects
• Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose
• Providing Project Technical Authority leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively
• Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams
• Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables
• Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems
• Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
• Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes
• Previous experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Technical Authority

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Enterprise IT Project Architecture team:

In the Shared Services Enterprise IT Project Architecture team, we are experiencing high growth and are working across a breadth of capabilities, including several hundred services and projects, supplier refreshes and the design and implementation of new architecture. The team are a committed group of professionals who are focused on delivering against our company strategy, as we invest in the modernisation of our people and our IT environment across a global landscape.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

"Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."