Solution Architect

00139 LEIDOS INNOVATIONS UK LTD.; Farnborough; Presencial; GBP 48 000 - 61 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (incl. public & %

Flexible benefits (life assurance, etc

Flexible Working Scheme

Resumo da oferta

Leidos UK & Europe is seeking a Solution Architect to drive modernisation and transformation across UK programmes. You will shape differentiated Leidos solutions for proposals and research projects, engage customers on value and benefits, and assist with proofs of concept and issue resolution.

You will lead technical teams, collaborate with business development, and help establish roadmaps for mission enterprise capabilities while leveraging cloud and data-driven approaches.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering required.
• Proven track record leading technical teams on complex programs.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, data science and software delivery in government contexts.

Responsabilidades

• Identify technology and solution roadmaps to enhance mission capabilities and grow contracts.
• Establish best practices and approaches for digital modernization and large-scale software efforts.
• Support business development with technical solutions, estimates, white papers, and RFIs/RFPs.

Conhecimentos

Experience leading technical teams

Cloud, data science & software deliver

Government IT design & modernization

Solution architect / technical lead

Clearance eligibility

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Role

Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Solution Architects throughout the course of 2026... As a Solution Architect, you will help customers solve their more demanding challenges via technology, modernisation, and transformation processes, utilising proven methods and solutions. As part of a creative, forward-thinking team, you will help shape solutions to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient.

Location

Future vacancies could be available in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire).

Role Overview

As a Solution Architect, you will work with business development, research and development, and other subject matter experts to develop optimal and differentiated Leidos solutions to be delivered on programs, in proposals, and on research and development projects. In addition to developing solutions, you will help prospective customers and partners understand the value and benefits of the Leidos solution, explain technical features and transformation strategies, engage in proof of concepts, and troubleshoot potential problems.

Key Responsibilities

In coordination with program teams and Intel leadership, identify technology and solution roadmaps to improve mission enterprise capabilities resulting in increased contract growth and improved customer satisfaction. Establish Leidos best practices, lessons learned, and technological approaches related to digital modernisation and transformation technologies, including large-scale software development/architecture, Cloud migration, micro services, and others as required. Partner with the Business Development team to support new business strategies, including the development of technical solutions, basis of estimates, white papers, industry relationships, and responses to RFIs and RFPs. Support the Business Development team with customer calls and the Leidos’ corporate business development process for larger opportunities. Strengthen existing programs with application of technology and/or innovation by working with peer Operations teams, Group CTOs, and other Leidos Groups, and by leveraging known technology and solutions on current programs and new business pursuits. Understand competitor and teammate technology competencies. Review and assess vendor technology solutions. Assess and mentor the technical talent and solution architects in the organisation to meet the current and future (new market) business challenges.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Experience leading technical teams
• Strong working knowledge of Cloud, data science, and/or software delivery
• Strong technical breadth and depth in support of the government markets and in particular in government mission and enterprise IT design, implementation, operations, and modernization
• Experienced professional in contract performance with demonstrated technical leadership and customer relationship building
• Proven track record of generating on-contract-growth through insertion of innovation and technology on existing programs
• Comprehensive industry awareness of leading capability providers to enhance our technical solution offerings
• Experience as a solution architect or technical volume lead on captures and proposals
• Ability to assess, identify, recruit and retain talent to grow technical expertise on current programs and build talent for future program proposals and execution in a large organisation
• Ability to author, present, and articulate problem sets and associated solution elements in settings supporting customers, business development, program delivery, technical teams, and executives
• Ability to obtain a clearance

Clearance Requirements

Clearance to Start BPSS Clearance for Role SC. You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role.

What we do for you

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Pay Range

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.