Solution Architect, National Security — AWS/Open-Source

Forwardrole; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to shape digital services that support the UK’s national security. Located in Greater London, this role offers a salary range between £90,000 and £115,000 plus excellent benefits. The ideal candidate will design robust architectures, engage with stakeholders, and mentor teams, making significant contributions to strategic technology decisions. This position involves working with modern open-source tools and cloud platforms focused on national security solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in technical and solution architecture design.
• Proficiency in modern open-source technologies and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with security principles and IAM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designing end-to-end solutions and guiding teams through architectural best practices.
• Engaging with stakeholders to identify transformation opportunities.
• Mentoring fellow architects and championing emerging technologies.

Skills

End-to-end technical and solution architecture design

Modern open-source technologies

Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Security principles and best practice

IAM, OAuth, Cognito, OIDC

Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

DevOps / DevSecOps tooling and methodologies

Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, and Python

Job description

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to shape digital services that support the UK’s national security. Located in Greater London, this role offers a salary range between £90,000 and £115,000 plus excellent benefits. The ideal candidate will design robust architectures, engage with stakeholders, and mentor teams, making significant contributions to strategic technology decisions. This position involves working with modern open-source tools and cloud platforms focused on national security solutions.