Solutions Architect

Sanderson Government & Defence; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking a Technical Architect for Digital & Public Services Transformation in the United States. The role sits at the junction of architecture, delivery and stakeholder engagement, shaping scalable, secure, user-centred digital services while guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients, drive architectural decisions, and oversee governance across programmes in a consulting context.

Qualifications

• Strong background in designing architecture for complex digital systems.
• Experience with enterprise systems, APIs/integration, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven ability to produce and review architecture artefacts using modelling approaches (e.g. C4, UML, ArchiMate).
• Experience working across the full delivery life cycle in agile environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience navigating architecture governance and assurance processes.
• Background working in consulting or client-facing environments.
• Technology-agnostic approach with a focus on delivering the right outcome.
• Understanding of user-centred design principles in technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for complex digital services and software solutions.
• Produce high-quality artefacts including architecture diagrams, models, and technical documentation.
• Conduct technical assessments and provide clear, practical recommendations.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to user needs.
• Lead architecture through governance processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise, data, and security standards.
• Review and assure designs from internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Promote architectural best practices and consistency across delivery.
• Lead work-streams or smaller engagements within broader programmes.
• Contribute to technical road-maps and agile delivery planning.
• Provide ongoing technical oversight and direction to delivery teams.

Skills

Architecture design

Enterprise systems

Cloud platforms

Modelling (C4/UML)

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & assurance

Consulting background

User-centered design

Job description

Technical Architect - Digital & Public Services Transformation

A growing digital consultancy working across complex public sector environments is seeking a Technical Architect to support the design and delivery of modern, user-centred digital services.

This role sits at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and stakeholder engagement-ideal for someone who enjoys shaping solutions while working hands-on with multidisciplinary teams.

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must either hold current SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

The Role

As a Technical Architect, you will play a critical role in designing scalable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions for high-impact programmes.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them make informed technical decisions while supporting delivery teams to bring architecture to life.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for complex digital services and software solutions
• Produce high-quality artefacts including architecture diagrams, models, and technical documentation
• Conduct technical assessments and provide clear, practical recommendations
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to user needs

Governance & Assurance

• Lead architecture through governance processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise, data, and security standards
• Review and assure designs from internal teams and client stakeholders
• Promote architectural best practices and consistency across delivery

Delivery & Leadership

• Lead work-streams or smaller engagements within broader programmes
• Contribute to technical road-maps and agile delivery planning
• Provide ongoing technical oversight and direction to delivery teams

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions
• Facilitate architectural decision-making and communicate complex ideas clearly
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Internal Contribution

• Support the development of junior team members through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and broader capability development
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends

About You

Essential Experience

• Strong background in designing architecture for complex digital systems
• Experience with enterprise systems, APIs/integration, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven ability to produce and review architecture artefacts using modelling approaches (e.g. C4, UML, ArchiMate)
• Experience working across the full delivery life cycle in agile environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience navigating architecture governance and assurance processes
• Background working in consulting or client-facing environments
• Technology-agnostic approach with a focus on delivering the right outcome
• Understanding of user-centred design principles in technical delivery

Desirable

• Experience working within public sector or government frameworks and standards
• Familiarity with common public sector platforms and assessment models
• Experience working in distributed, multidisciplinary teams
• Eligibility for or holding security clearance (SC)

Key Skills

• Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and contribution to organisational direction
• Systems analysis and architectural problem solving
• Governance, assurance, and quality oversight
• User-focused solution design
• Managing delivery across the full product life cycle
• Supporting procurement and supplier discussions
• Leading solution architecture aligned with standards and best practice

If you're looking to create and impact in digital services within complex, mission-driven environments while maintaining a high degree of autonomy and influence, this opportunity offers the scope to do both.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.