Solution Architect - Central Government

Tenth Revolution Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £120k

Travel up to 4 weeks

Learning platforms

Certifications support

Govt program exposure

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group is seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architect to lead architectural vision for large UK Central Government programmes. This role offers hybrid working with 2–3 days in the office and a chance to shape mission-critical cloud-native solutions.

You will drive governance, mentor architects, and work with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable digital services. SC clearance or eligibility to obtain is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with UK Central Government and large-scale programmes.
• Proven leadership delivering enterprise‑scale technology solutions.
• Strong cloud expertise across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
• Experience with SaaS such as Salesforce, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, APIs and integration patterns.
• Experience with Agile delivery and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of data governance and lifecycle management.
• Understanding of GDS Service Standard and NCSC security principles.
• SC Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate architectural vision and strategy for major government programmes.
• Translate complex business, policy, and user requirements into scalable, secure, enterprise‑level solutions.
• Design end‑to‑end architectures spanning applications, data, infrastructure, security, integrations, and cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Lead stakeholder workshops and influence senior business, policy, and technical decision‑makers.
• Establish governance frameworks, best practices, and architecture standards.
• Mentor and develop solution architects and technical specialists.
• Support business development, proposal creation, and growth initiatives across the Central Government sector.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud platforms

Enterprise architecture

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Security principles

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Salesforce

Dynamics 365

Job description

Role is also available in Bristol and Manchester

Hybrid 2/3 days in office

Security Clearance Required or Eligibility to Obtain

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Are you an experienced Solution Architect passionate about delivering impactful digital transformation across Central Government?

We are seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architect to lead the architectural vision and strategy for large-scale government programmes. This is an opportunity to shape mission‑critical services, drive innovation, and improve outcomes for citizens through modern cloud‑native solutions and strategic technology leadership.

What You'll Do

• Define and communicate architectural vision and strategy for major government programmes
• Translate complex business, policy, and user requirements into scalable, secure, enterprise‑level solutions
• Design end‑to‑end architectures spanning applications, data, infrastructure, security, integrations, and cloud platforms
• Provide technical leadership and architectural assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Lead stakeholder workshops and influence senior business, policy, and technical decision‑makers
• Establish governance frameworks, best practices, and architecture standards
• Mentor and develop solution architects and technical specialists
• Support business development, proposal creation, and growth initiatives across the Central Government sector

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience working with or within UK Central Government
• Proven leadership delivering complex enterprise‑scale technology solutions
• Strong expertise across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
• Experience with SaaS solutions such as Salesforce, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Cloud technologies
• Knowledge of cloud‑native architectures, microservices, APIs and integration patterns
• Experience working with Agile teams and iterative delivery approaches
• Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and lifecycle management
• Knowledge of GDS Service Standard and NCSC security principles
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
• SC Clearance or ability to obtain clearance

Desirable Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Experience within Health, Defence, Justice, or wider Public Sector organisations
• Professional Services or Consulting experience
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI, blockchain, and quantum computing

• Salary up to £120,000 Gross/a depending of location
• Up to 4 weeks working abroad per year
• Access to leading learning platforms and professional development programmes
• Support for continuous learning, certifications and career progression
• Exposure to major Government digital transformation programmes
• Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on high‑impact initiatives
• Access to industry‑leading cloud, data and AI technologies

Interview Process

1. Initial interview with Hiring Manager
2. Architecture and Technical Leadership Interview
3. Final Partner Interview

Why Join Us?

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public services, working alongside talented professionals to deliver secure, scalable, and citizen‑centric digital solutions that make a real difference.

If you're passionate about architecture, public sector transformation, and leading high‑performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.