Solutions Architect

The Abbey; Bagnall; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abbey is seeking a Solutions Architect to drive digital and public services transformation. You will design scalable, secure architectures and guide delivery across multidisciplinary teams on high-impact programs. Essential experience includes enterprise systems, APIs/integration, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and governance.

SC clearance or eligibility is required. This role offers autonomy and a chance to shape architectural decisions within a growing digital consultancy serving public

Qualifications

• Design end-to-end architectures for complex digital services.
• Produce architecture artefacts and documentation.
• Lead governance and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: End-to-end technical architectures and artefacts.
• Governance & Assurance: Align designs with standards and review arts.
• Delivery & Leadership: Lead work-streams and provide technical oversight.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex ideas to non-technical audiences.
• Internal Contribution: Mentor juniors and contribute to bids and capability development.

Skills

Architecture design

StakeholderEngagement

Systems analysis

Governance

User-focused design

Delivery lifecycle

Solution architecture

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

UML/ArchiMate

Job description

Solutions Architect

2026-09-21T04:42:55

Abbey Hulton

Staffordshire

GB

ST2 8

Any

2026-10-21T04:05:52.9

Job Description

Solutions Architect - Digital & Public Services TransformationA growing digital consultancy working across complex public sector environments is seeking a Technical Architect to support the design and delivery of modern, user-centred digital services.This role sits at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and stakeholder engagement-ideal for someone who enjoys shaping solutions while working hands-on with multidisciplinary teams.Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must either hold current SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

The Role

As a Technical Architect, you will play a critical role in designing scalable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions for high-impact programmes.You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them make informed technical decisions while supporting delivery teams to bring architecture to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Design end-to-end technical architectures for complex digital services and software solutions. Produce high-quality artefacts including architecture diagrams, models, and technical documentation. Conduct technical assessments and provide clear, practical recommendations. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to user needs.
• Governance & Assurance: Lead architecture through governance processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise, data, and security standards. Review and assure designs from internal teams and client stakeholders. Promote architectural best practices and consistency across delivery.
• Delivery & Leadership: Lead work-streams or smaller engagements within broader programmes. Contribute to technical road-maps and agile delivery planning. Provide ongoing technical oversight and direction to delivery teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions. Facilitate architectural decision-making and communicate complex ideas clearly. Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Internal Contribution: Support the development of junior team members through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Contribute to bids, proposals, and broader capability development. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Essential Experience

• Strong background in designing architecture for complex digital systems
• Experience with enterprise systems, APIs/integration, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven ability to produce and review architecture artefacts using modelling approaches (e.g. C4, UML, ArchiMate)
• Experience working across the full delivery life cycle in agile environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience navigating architecture governance and assurance processes
• Background working in consulting or client-facing environments
• Technology-agnostic approach with a focus on delivering the right outcome
• Understanding of user-centred design principles in technical delivery

Desirable Experience

• Working within public sector or government frameworks and standards
• Familiarity with common public sector platforms and assessment models
• Experience working in distributed, multidisciplinary teams
• Eligibility for or holding security clearance (SC)

Key Skills

• Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and contribution to organisational direction
• Systems analysis and architectural problem solving
• Governance, assurance, and quality oversight
• User-focused solution design
• Managing delivery across the full product life cycle
• Supporting procurement and supplier discussions
• Leading solution architecture aligned with standards and best practice

If you're looking to create and impact in digital services within complex, mission-driven environments while maintaining a high degree of autonomy and influence, this opportunity offers the scope to do both.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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