Solution Architect (D%26A Tools)

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Solution Architect (Data & Analytics Tools) in Preston. This role involves oversight of Data solutions, process governance, and collaboration on long-term roadmaps. Candidates should have an honours degree in STEM and a proven background in Solution Architecture. The position offers approximately £73,000 salary with flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible, discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven background in Solution Architecture.
• Significant knowledge of Solution Architecture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the concepts and benefits of Data Tools to the business.
• Define processes, governance, and standards for Data solutions.
• Collaborate for well-defined roadmaps covering a 5-year horizon.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Creating Roadmaps

High-level designs

Low-level designs

Communication skills

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (STEM)

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Overview

Job title: Solution Architect (D & A Tools)

Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £73,000

What you’ll be doing

• You will communicate to the business the concepts and benefits of Data Tools ensuring there is a common understanding of them and our intended use
• Define processes, governance and standards for the development of Data solutions such as Master Data Management, Archiving and Data Catalogues
• Collaborate with our group strategy team to ensure we have well defined and achievable roadmaps covering a 5 year horizon In conjunction with Group IM&T research and implement application toolchains for the Data tooling
• Ensure all architectural and service documentation is created and maintained to a high standard for the all our data tools
• Create Architectural high level solution designs for triaged Business Needs based on the derived business requirements
• Ensure all architectural solutions are consistent with the Group IM&T and Shared Service D&A architectural principles, frameworks, models and company mandated standards
• Ensure all architectural solutions are fully interoperable with existing solutions within the domain and it's related domains

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Proven background in Solution Architecture
• Significant knowledge of Solution Architecture techniques including creating Roadmaps, High level designs and low-level designs
• Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline STEM
• Experience or understanding of TOGAF
• Ability to communicate complex solutions at all levels including both the technical community and senior leadership teams

Desirable:

• Working in a Data Domain space

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Business Intelligence Architect team

Your role of the Solution Architect (Data & Analytics Tool) is to develop & govern the Shared Services D&A Business Architecture Practice, specifically relating to business design, business requirements management and process design including validation & verification.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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