Solution Architect - SC Cleared

Shareforce; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead innovative digital projects. You will define and implement technical strategies while leading agile teams. Strong experience in delivering bespoke digital solutions, stakeholder engagement skills, and active SC clearance are essential. This role involves working one day a week onsite in Hampshire with remuneration up to £585 per day, outside IR35. The contract duration is initially for 12 months with an opportunity for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading the design and delivery of bespoke digital solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active SC clearance obtained from MoD or a comparable department.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the solution and technical direction using modern tools and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership to agile delivery teams.
• Continuously refine technical designs utilizing feedback.

Skills

Stakeholder leadership

DevOps practices

Microservices architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Security standards for public sector

Software development

Job description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to lead a greenfield digital programme at the very cutting edge of technology. The successful candidate will bring strong stakeholder leadership skills alongside a deep software engineering and government background, enabling them to validate the technical feasibility of proposed solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall solution and technical direction, leveraging modern tools, platforms, and frameworks
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to delivery teams operating in an agile environment
• Continuously refine technical designs using feedback throughout the full project lifecycle
• Develop and own the technical strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Proactively identify architectural risks and weaknesses, and lead the development of effective mitigations
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
• Establish and enforce architectural governance, standards, and assurance processes

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading the design and delivery of bespoke digital solutions and platform services
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, microservices architectures, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience designing and implementing design systems, ideally within a military or defence context
• Demonstrated delivery of digital services in line with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards
• Solid appreciation of security standards applicable to military or sensitive public‑sector digital services
• Deep technical background, including hands‑on software development within digital service environments
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead both technical and business teams to successful outcomes
• Required: Active SC clearance, gained within the MoD or a comparable government department

Additional Information

• Rate offered: Up to £585 per day
• IR35 Status: Outside
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: 1 day per week onsite in Hampshire
• Initial Duration: 12 Months (Significant opportunity for extension)