Solutions Architect - Digital Identity & Biometrics

Tenth Revolution Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Cash allowance £6,700

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure digital identity and biometric solutions for public sector clients, including national-scale identity challenges.

You will collaborate with government organisations, technology vendors and cross-functional teams to shape strategic identity architectures, set roadmaps, and drive multi-supplier initiatives across borders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering Digital Identity and biometrics in public sector or national programmes.
• Proven ability to architect secure, scalable enterprise solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale digital identity and biometric solutions
• Shape solutions spanning Identity Verification (IDV), Digital Credentials, Digital Wallets, eGates, ABIS, and Live Facial Recognition technologies
• Provide technical leadership across complex, multi-supplier and multi-department delivery programmes
• Support clients in developing identity strategies, roadmaps, procurement approaches, and technology selection
• Evaluate emerging technologies and support feasibility studies, pilots, and proof-of-concepts
• Manage architecture governance, technology risks, compliance activities, and design assurance
• Work with leading biometrics experts and technology providers to solve national-scale identity challenges
• Support business development activities and contribute to future growth opportunities
• Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues while promoting an inclusive and collaborative culture

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Security architecture

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Identity Verification Platforms

Digital Wallets

Live Facial Recognition

Biometric Matching Solutions

eGate & Border Technologies

Job description

Role is also available in Belfast and Manchester

Hybrid 2/3 days in office

Security Clearance Required or Eligibility to Obtain

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Digital Identity and Biometrics?

We're looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join our growing Digital Identity and Biometrics team, helping deliver innovative solutions used by millions of citizens across the UK and internationally.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of identity innovation, partnering with government organisations, technology vendors, and industry experts to solve some of the most complex identity challenges facing society today.

The Opportunity

As a Solutions Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient Digital Identity and Biometrics solutions for public sector clients.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, client stakeholders, technology partners, and leading biometric vendors to deliver transformational services that support the future of digital identity infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale digital identity and biometric solutions

Shape innovative solutions spanning Identity Verification (IDV), Digital Credentials, Digital Wallets, Business Identity Platforms, eGates, ABIS, and Live Facial Recognition technologies

Provide technical leadership across complex, multi-supplier and multi-department delivery programmes

Support clients in developing identity strategies, roadmaps, procurement approaches, and technology selection

Evaluate emerging technologies and support feasibility studies, pilots, and proof-of-concepts

Manage architecture governance, technology risks, compliance activities, and design assurance

Work with leading biometrics experts and technology providers to solve national-scale identity challenges

Support business development activities and contribute to future growth opportunities

Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues while promoting an inclusive and collaborative culture

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

Extensive experience delivering Digital Identity and/or Biometrics solutions within Public Sector, Government, Borders, Policing, Healthcare, National Identity, or large-scale Financial Services environments

Proven experience architecting secure, scalable enterprise solutions

Experience with technologies such as:

• Identity Verification Platforms
• Digital Credentials
• Business Identity Services
• Digital Wallets
• Live Facial Recognition
• Biometric Matching Solutions
• eGate and Border Technologies
• Identity Verification Applications

Experience delivering complex programmes across multiple organisations, suppliers, and stakeholders

Strong cloud architecture expertise across:

• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform

Knowledge of identity standards and frameworks including:

• GPG45
• eIDAS
• GDPR

Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance

Desirable Experience

Biometrics technologies including facial, fingerprint, iris, and biographic identity solutions

Knowledge of Presentation Attack Detection (PAD), liveness detection, and biometric testing methodologies

Understanding of biometric performance, bias, resilience, and security risks

GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice

Experience within Transport, Defence, Borders, Public Safety, or National Security programmes

Industry recognition, speaking engagements, or thought leadership within the digital identity space

Knowledge of ISO/IEC and NIST biometric interoperability standards

Benefits:

Salary up to £120,000 Gross/a depending of location

Annual bonus

Cash allowance- £6,700 cash allowance

Up to 4 weeks working abroad per year

Access to leading learning platforms and professional development programmes

Support for continuous learning, certifications and career progression

Exposure to major Government digital transformation programmes

Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact initiatives

Access to industry-leading cloud, data and AI technologies

Interview Process

1. Initial interview with Hiring Manager

2. Architecture and Technical Leadership Interview

3. Final Partner Interview

Why Join Us?

You’ll help design and deliver solutions that transform the way citizens, businesses, and governments interact, creating secure, trusted, and accessible digital services at national scale.

This is an opportunity to work with leading specialists, cutting-edge technologies, and some of the most significant Digital Identity programmes in the UK and beyond.