Solution Architect – National Security

Forward Role; Cheltenham; In loco; GBP 100.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

DV Bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Forward Role is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of modern digital services within the UK public sector. You will leverage open-source technologies in Agile and DevOps environments to deliver scalable solutions.

The role entails engaging with senior stakeholders, guiding delivery teams, and owning governance processes while mentoring other architects. A DV clearance is required, and the position is based in London or Cheltenham with a competitive

Competenze

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering complex architectural solutions.
• Knowledge of open-source technologies and modern cloud-native patterns.
• Hands-on with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with security best practices, IAM/OIDC, and DevSecOps tooling.

Mansioni

• Engage with senior stakeholders to identify digital transformation opportunities.
• Build strong client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.
• Provide guidance to multiple delivery teams and promote best practices.

Conoscenze

Solution architecture

Open-source tech

AWS cloud

Security principles

IAM/OIDC

Docker/Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Java/JavaScript/Python

Descrizione del lavoro

Solution Architect
Salary: £100,000 – £125,000 + DV Bonus
Location: London / Cheltenham

Clearance: eDV clearance required

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of innovative digital services within the UK public sector. This role focuses on leveraging modern open-source technologies within Agile and DevOps environments to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities below outline the core expectations for the role. These can be refined in collaboration with the successful candidate during the interview process:

• Engage with senior stakeholders across organisations to identify and promote opportunities for digital transformation
• Develop strong client relationships to uncover new business opportunities
• Provide guidance and support to multiple delivery teams, applying best practices and emerging technologies
• Mentor and inspire other architects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Take ownership of governance processes, addressing complex or high-risk challenges and producing robust architectural designs
• Work across a range of projects and clients simultaneously
• Present solution options clearly to senior stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making
• Collaborate with internal teams to share expertise and continuously improve ways of working

Technical Expertise:

You should have strong commercial experience across several of the following areas:

• Solution and technical architecture design
• Open-source technologies
• Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Security principles and best practices
• Identity and access management (e.g. OAuth, Cognito, OIDC)
• Containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• DevOps / DevSecOps practices and tooling
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, or Python