Solutions Architect

Gattaca; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking a Solutions Architect to shape secure, scalable architectures for Defence and Government programmes. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists to drive end-to-end solutions from discovery through implementation in the UK.

Based in the Bristol area with a hybrid working model, you will lead architecture governance, mentor junior consultants, and support bid activity for mission-critical initiatives, using TOGAF and Azure-centric

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Solutions Architect in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with APIs, systems integration and modern architecture principles.
• Understanding of security architecture and governance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in Defence, MOD, National Security or Government sectors.
• Familiarity with TOGAF and defence architecture methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions across cloud, data, applications and integration.
• Lead architecture activities from discovery through to implementation.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business and operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across project teams.
• Ensure solutions align with security, compliance and architectural standards.
• Support bid activity, solution proposals and client growth initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants and architects.

Skills

Azure

Cloud architecture

APIs & integration

Security governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Defence sector experience

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Solutions Architect | Defence & Digital Transformation |

We're supporting a growing technology consultancy delivering complex digital transformation programmes across the UK Defence and Government sectors.

As a Solutions Architect, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering secure, scalable technology solutions for high-profile clients. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists to design architectures that solve real-world operational challenges.

What you'll be doing

• Designing end-to-end technical solutions across cloud, data, applications, and integration.
• Leading architecture activities from discovery through to implementation.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to understand business and operational requirements.
• Providing technical leadership and governance across project teams.
• Ensuring solutions align with security, compliance, and architectural standards.
• Supporting bid activity, solution proposals, and client growth initiatives.
• Mentoring and developing junior consultants and architects.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, ideally Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with APIs, systems integration, and modern architecture principles.
• Understanding of security architecture and governance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within Defence, MOD, National Security, or Government environments.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF and defence architecture methodologies.

What's on offer

• Opportunity to work on meaningful, mission-critical programmes.
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital transformation projects.
• Strong career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Hybrid working model with a Bristol base and client engagement as required.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an experienced Solutions Architect looking to make an impact within the Defence and Government sector, we'd love to hear from you.