Solutions Architect

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynx Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Solution Architect (AI & Cloud) to design and deliver modern, cloud-first digital services for the UK. The role emphasizes AI-led architecture with focus on data, automation, and intelligent systems.

You'll work within multidisciplinary teams, shaping governance, resilience, and scalable solutions while promoting AI value. The position suits an experienced architect expanding into AI-led architecture in a government-aligned context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering cloud-based services (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns (APIs, integrations, data platforms).
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
• Interest or early experience in AI / automation integration.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end cloud-native architectures across applications, data, integration, and platforms.
• Apply cloud-first and user-centred design principles to build scalable and secure services.
• Translate business needs into clear technical designs and architectural decisions.
• Shape data platforms, integrations, and automation capabilities.
• Support integration of AI-enabled solutions (automation, analytics, LLM-based services).
• Collaborate with engineers and delivery teams to ensure solutions are delivery-ready.
• Define and assure non-functional requirements (performance, security, resilience).
• Provide architectural oversight across delivery and live service environments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Architecture patterns

Stakeholder comms

TOGAF

Growth mindset

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

The Opportunity

Lynx Recruitment is supporting a global consultancy looking for a Solution Architect (AI & Cloud) to help design and deliver modern, cloud-first digital services that directly impact the lives of UK residents.

This role is ideal for an experienced cloud architect ready to expand into AI-led architecture, with a stronger focus on data, automation, and intelligent systems. You'll play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and user-centred solutions while championing the adoption of AI where it delivers real value.

Working within multidisciplinary teams and government-aligned delivery environments, you'll balance innovation with governance, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design end-to-end cloud-native architectures across applications, data, integration, and platforms


• Apply cloud-first and user-centred design principles to build scalable and secure services


• Translate business needs into clear technical designs and architectural decisions


• Shape data platforms, integrations, and automation capabilities


• Support integration of AI-enabled solutions (e.g. automation, analytics, LLM-based services)


• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are delivery-ready


• Define and assure non-functional requirements (performance, security, resilience, scalability)


• Provide architectural oversight across delivery and live service environments

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering cloud-based services (AWS, Azure, or similar)


• Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns (APIs, integrations, data platforms)


• Experience in public sector or regulated environments


• Interest or early experience in AI / automation integration


• Ability to balance innovation with compliance and delivery pragmatism


• Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences


• Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF (applied practically)


• A growth mindset, with interest in AI-enabled and data-driven architecture