Solutions Architect

Anson McCade; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology consultancy seeking a Solution Architect (Manager) to lead teams in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate requires experience in public sector consulting and technical depth in solution architecture, with eligibility for SC clearance. The role offers a salary of £100,000–£120,000 and the flexibility to work remotely across the UK.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development support

Work remotely with hybrid options

Qualifications

• Proven background in design and delivery of multi-tiered software solutions.
• Understanding of solution architecture principles and effective design communication.
• Experience mentoring technical teams in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver software solutions.
• Define technical strategies and manage delivery risks.
• Mentor a small team of engineers and architects.

Skills

Public sector consulting experience

Technical depth in solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Agile team leadership

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Solution Architect (Manager)

£100,000–£120,000 | UK-wide (Hybrid / Remote)

Our client is a forward-thinking technology consultancy delivering large-scale digital transformation across both public and private sectors. They specialise in cloud-native architecture, legacy modernisation, and user-centred digital services that impact millions across the UK. With a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and delivery excellence, they empower their teams to solve complex challenges and create measurable outcomes.

They’re seeking a Solution Architect (Manager) with strong public sector and consulting experience, capable of shaping end-to-end solutions for government or enterprise clients. The right person will combine technical depth with strong stakeholder management, leading cross-functional agile teams to design and deliver impactful, secure, and scalable systems.

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance. This typically requires having lived and worked in the UK for at least the past 5 years.

The Role

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver complex, modern software solutions. Working closely with client-side architects and senior stakeholders, you’ll define technical strategies, manage delivery risk, and ensure designs meet both business objectives and user needs. You’ll also manage and mentor a small team of engineers and architects, supporting their development and driving technical excellence across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead agile teams in architecting and delivering scalable, cloud-based solutions.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures for complex, multi-tiered systems.
• Collaborate with customer architects to align on design direction and technology choices.
• Balance functional and non-functional requirements while advising on trade-offs.
• Act as a technical leader and coach, supporting team growth and maintaining high delivery standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and delivery approaches.

Essential Experience

• Proven background designing and delivering software solutions for modern, multi-tier architectures.
• Deep understanding of solution architecture principles and effective design communication.
• Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (SaaS, PaaS).
• Strong track record within public sector consulting, designing solutions for government or regulated industries.
• Skilled at engaging with senior stakeholders and making sound technical decisions under pressure.
• Experience mentoring or managing technical teams in agile environments.
• Eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency).

Desirable Experience

• Accountability for delivery across large-scale or multi-team programmes.
• Experience contributing to pre-sales or business development activity.
• Line management experience including performance reviews and objective setting.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously.
• Active involvement in professional or technical communities.

Why Join

• Impact: Deliver digital services used at national scale, improving how citizens interact with government.
• Culture: People-first, collaborative, and focused on continual learning.
• Growth: Clear pathways into senior leadership and enterprise architecture roles.
• Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in the UK with hybrid options available.
• Reward: £100,000–£120,000 base salary plus comprehensive benefits and career development support.
• Join a consultancy where your technical leadership, public sector experience, and security-cleared expertise will shape the next generation of digital government services.