Solution Architect

Leidos; West of England, Farnborough, Whiteley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public

33 days Annual Leave (including public

Access to Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leidos UK is seeking a Solution Architect to shape differentiated solutions across UK programmes. You will work with BD, R&D and SMEs to deliver on proposals and R&D projects, explain technical value, engage in proofs of concept and resolve issues on complex transformations.

You will lead technical teams, influence cloud, data science and software delivery, and mentor architects to meet current and future challenges while navigating government markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering required.
• Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex IT solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud, data science, and software delivery in government markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify technology roadmaps with program teams to improve capabilities and growth.
• Establish best practices for digital modernisation and transformation tech.
• Support BD with technical solutions, estimates, white papers, RFIs/RFPs.
• Assist customer calls and leverage corporate BD processes for larger opportunities.
• Mentor and develop architects to meet future business challenges.
• Assess competitor and partner technology capabilities and advise on solutions.

Skills

Cloud

Data science

Software delivery

Government IT

Leadership

Proposal experience

Talent development

Clearance readiness

Technical breadth

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

We Need You...

Join Our Talent Community : Leidos UK & EUROPE are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you.

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:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including l