Solution Architect

Leidos; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Solution Architect to help clients solve complex challenges with innovative technology. You'll work with peers to develop solutions and support business development while ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering, a strong background in cloud technologies, and experience in leading technical teams. This position comes with competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Access to Flexible benefits

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Cloud, data science and/or software delivery.
• Proven track record of generating on‑contract growth through innovation.
• Experience leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify technology and solution roadmaps to improve mission enterprise capabilities.
• Establish best practices related to digital modernisation and large-scale software development.
• Support the Business Development team with customer calls and technical solutions.

Skills

Cloud

Data science

Software delivery

Technical leadership

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Leidos UK & EU is always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you.

If you cannot see a vacancy on our careers page that matches your current requirements, register your interest by submitting an application via "Join Our Talent Community" on the UK careers page and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set becomes available.

The Role:

Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need Solution Architects throughout the course of 2025.

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.

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 programmes, 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, transformation technologies, 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 programmes 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 programmes 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 modernisation
• 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 programmes
• 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 programmes and build talent for future programme 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, programme 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

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today.

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 & EU – 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 focussed 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.