Solution Architect - Central Government

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £120k gross/a depending 0

Annual bonus

Cash allowance £6,700

Work abroad 4 weeks

Learning platforms

Career progression

Public sector projects

Cloud/AI technologies access

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architect to lead architectural vision for large government programmes. You will shape mission-critical services, drive modern cloud-native solutions, and provide technology leadership across the delivery lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have extensive UK Central Government experience, strong leadership of enterprise-scale cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and hands-on SaaS experience with Salesforce

Qualifications

• UK Central Government experience is essential.
• Proven leadership delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with SaaS solutions (Salesforce, Dynamics 365).
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs and integrations.
• Experience with Agile delivery approaches.
• Strong data architecture, governance and lifecycle understanding.
• Knowledge of GDS Service Standard and NCSC security principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• SC Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural vision and strategy for major government programmes.
• Translate business, policy and user requirements into enterprise-level solutions.
• Design end-to-end architectures across applications, data, infrastructure and cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural assurance throughout delivery lifecycle.
• Lead stakeholder workshops and influence senior decision-makers.
• Establish governance, best practices and architectural standards.
• Mentor solution architects and technical specialists.
• Support business development and growth initiatives in Central Government.

Skills

UK Central Government

Leadership

Cloud platforms

SaaS (Salesforce/Dynamics)

Cloud-native architectures

Agile delivery

Data governance

GDS/NCSC security

Stakeholder management

SC Clearance ready

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

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

As a senior architectural leader, you will:

• 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

Essential Experience

• 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

• TOGAF
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• 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

Benefits:

• Salary up to £120,000 Gross/a depending of location
• Annual bonus
• Cash allowance- £6,700 cash allowance
• 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.