Solution Architect (SFIA 5)

Zaizi Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Loyalty pension

Group life assurance

Hybrid working

5 days paid study leave

£500 Personal Choice fund

Coaching and training

Job summary

Zaizi Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting‑edge digital services for the public sector, using open source technologies within an Agile and DevOps framework.

As a senior technical leader you will engage with stakeholders, guide multiple teams, and drive governance, security and cloud best practices across Zaizi’s projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading solution architecture for digital services.
• Experience with open source technologies in complex environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of digital services for the UK Public sector.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across organisations to drive transformation.
• Guide multiple teams and promote best practices in Zaizi projects.
• Present solutions and options to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Technical design

Open source software

Cloud computing

Security best practices

IAM/OIDC

Containers & orchestration

DevOps/DevSecOps

JavaScript

Java

Python

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Zaizi is looking for a Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge digital services for the UK Public sector using the latest open source technologies and working under an Agile and DevOps framework.

Role Objectives:

These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process and jointly agree it with the successful candidate.

• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations and proactively seek out opportunities for digital transformation
• Build rapport with customers to identify new opportunities for Zaizi
• Support multiple teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies
• Inspire other architects and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the organisation
• Be responsible for governance, solving complex and high-risk issues or delivering architecture design
• Collaborate on multiple projects with several customers
• Discuss and present solutions and options to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with other teams within Zaizi, share knowledge and drive continuous improvement

Technical:

You will have extensive commercial experience in the many of the following:

• Technical & Solution Design
• Open Source software
• Cloud computing (ideally AWS)
• Security best practices
• IAM, OAuth, Cognito, OIDC - all advantageous
• Containers and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• DevOps / DevSecOps and related tools
• Knowledge of multiple languages such as Javascript, Java & Python

If you don’t meet all the requirements?

Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi.

We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process—just ask!

Salaries - £90,000 - £125,000

SC Clearance:

Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously.

Compensation

• Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value.
• Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%.
• Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind.

Purpose & Culture

• Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure.
• Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success.
• Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service.

Work / Life Balance

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.
• Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Development & Growth

• Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave.
• Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you—work-related or not.
• Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career.

Health & Balance

• Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards).
• Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.

• Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.

Nat Hinds: Head of Talent

Kayla Kirby: Talent Acquisition Specialist