Solution Architect - Contractor

Digi2al Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Digi2al Limited in Portsmouth seeks a Solution Architect to lead end-to-end design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable technology solutions aligned with business objectives. You will translate vision into actionable roadmaps while maintaining architectural integrity across the software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder communication, cloud architectures (Azure/AWS), Kubernetes containerisation, and secure-by-design principles to deliver high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to guide design choices in moderate complexity environments.
• Ability to see the big picture while managing domain nuances.
• Strong interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the GDS lifecycle and the Digital Service Assessment is desirable; experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level vision into actionable roadmaps and architectural plans.
• Deliver end-to-end architectural designs for secure, scalable systems across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align objectives and expectations.

Skills

Architectural design

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cloud architectures (Azure/AWS)

Tools

Kubernetes

Power Platform

Palantir Foundry

Job description

The Solution Architect is responsible for the end-to-end design,development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and securetechnology solutions that directly support organisationalobjectives. Acting as a strategic conduit between businessstakeholders and technical teams, this role ensures thatarchitectural integrity is maintained throughout the entire softwaredevelopment lifecycle.

You will be tasked with delivering technical designs of moderaterisk and complexity, ensuring they remain coherent andresponsive to evolving requirements. By challenging assumptionsand identifying strategic opportunities, you will play a pivotal rolein translating a high-level vision into actionable roadmaps.

Top 3 requirements:

• Ability to produce architectural representations that enable different teams to have a shared understanding of problems throughout the life cycle.


• Strong communication skills as you will need to communicate complicated, complex or risky architecture topics with technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Experience with tracking emerging issues, strategies, roadmaps, patterns and technologies over time to assess opportunities and risks to your work.

Experience and skills

Must haves:

• Proven ability to guide design choices in environmentscharacterized by moderate complexity and risk.


• Ability to see the “big picture” while managing thetechnical nuances of a specific domain.


• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record ofmanaging expectations across diverse stakeholdergroups.


• Familiarity with the GDS lifecycle and the requirements forpassing a Digital Service Assessment is highly desirable.Experience with Containerisation technologies such as Kubernetes.


• Produce and promote high quality solution designs and application architectures that are aligned with the Data &Analytics architecture principles and strategy.


• Understanding of modern Security principles; Secure byDesign, Zero Trust Architecture and Software DefinedNetworks.


• Must have the ability to problem solve and apply theoutcome to an architectural solution.


• Experience of Modern Application platforms; MS PowerPlatform Palantir Foundry or equivalent.


• Understanding of Cloud Architectures across Azure, AWSand other platforms.

Nice to haves:

• Experience having previously worked in Defence.

Useful Information

DDaT Description: Solution Architect

SFIA Level: 5

Start date: ASAP

Initial contract length: 3 Months with possibility of extension

Role location: Portsmouth

Nationalityspecification:Due to strict security clearance rules the post holder must be a British Citizen only, no dual nationality

Number of days per week expected on site:2-3 days per sprint (fortnight)

Minimum securitylevel:SC or above

Day rate: £650