Solutions Architect

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

Job summary

A leading international airport is seeking a technology-aware professional to define strategic technology direction and act as the technical design authority. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and maintaining strong architectural standards across critical operational domains. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in delivering large-scale solutions and managing diverse teams. This position offers opportunities in a dynamic environment with established career development programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Generous annual leave

Diverse learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering business-centric solutions adhering to architectural standards.
• Ability to collaborate across data, security, and integration domains.
• Previous experience managing suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and documenting solutions and design options.
• Facilitate design decisions across various technical aspects.
• Engage in technology governance processes.

Skills

Development of large scale solutions

Working in a collegiate framework

Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships

Defining architectural direction

Education

TOGAF certification

Job description

Together,we’reworking to welcome millions more passengers,while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.At Heathrow, youcan be part ofthis –providingsolutions that make every journey better for millions each year.That means ensuring we meet the changing needs ofthe passengers, colleagues and partnerswho use our airportto work, travel, trade,shop, eat,exploreand connect.Our Solutionsteamcoversproject management,process improvement,business change,technology, cyberdefence,masterplanning, infrastructureand procurement. Itbrings togetherpeople with the skillsto deliverprestigious andoften large-scale projects,fromtransforming terminalstomakingbig reductions inour carbon emissions.

Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark.You might be working with the technology and datathatpowerourcity within a city,drivingvitalcommercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines,or improving theunique infrastructurethat includeseverything from 200 buildings to250 HV substations.It’sa collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the expertsaround youas you take onprojectsyou’llbothtake pride in and feel passionate about.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4312
• Job Category Information Technology
• Posting Date 12/10/2025, 03:28 PM
• Apply Before 12/17/2025, 03:28 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Heathrow Airport Limited, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW, GB
• Contract Type Permanent
• Working Pattern Monday-Friday Business hours

Job Description

These roles are instrumental in three core areas: defining strategic technology direction across operational domains in collaboration with domain architects, acting as the technical design authority for project delivery, and maintaining strong governance and architectural standards. Covering a wide landscape—including Baggage, Airfield, Engineering, Rail Systems, and Passenger Systems—this role demands both strategic foresight and hands‑on technical oversight. You’ll work at the intersection of infrastructure, operations, and innovation, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Heathrow’s long‑term goals.

Your role will involve

• Accountable for the developing, designing and documenting solutions and solution options (high level design / low level design and functional and non‑functional)
• Creation of designs and documents aligned with the overall strategic objectives and technical guidance set out by the Technology Department
• Facilitate design decisions across development, configuration, integration, infrastructure, security, licensing, availability, compliant, storage, and change management
• Work closely with the Domain architect to ensure alignment to Heathrow standards and to Domain strategy
• Understand business requirements and scope changes and highlight any impact on delivery teams or technical solution
• To take part in the technology Governance processes providing specialist knowledge and assurance that Project designs are fit for purpose and comply to HAL Standards and guideline
• Ensure technical knowledge and integrity of Products and Solutions is transitioned into the BAU/Support organisation

These skills are essential

• Experience of development of large scale, pragmatic, business centric solutions to solve critical business challenges complying with Architectural standards
• Working in a collegiate framework with colleagues in data, security and integration disciplines to create fully rounded solutions
• Experience of building, maintaining, and influencing relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Previous experience of defining architectural direction and harnessing innovation for business benefit

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience as design authority for a project portfolio or major programme
• Previous experience of managing suppliers and partners, offshore and onshore teams
• TOGAF certification

About us

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provision varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.

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