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The solutions architect's mission: to build complex offers and customized technical solutions, as well as detailed content for deployment-ready products. They are thus involved in all technical areas necessary for the deployment and operation of solutions sold to the client. Both a technical expert and functional consultant, they also perform technology watch in their field of activity, always with the aim of fulfilling their mission: mastering architectures, optimizing processes, reducing costs. They are thus qualified to advise clients in the transformation of their information system, both in terms of feasibility and project risks. The solutions architect can progress towards management positions or roles in sales engineering.

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Solution Architect

BAE Systems

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Organisations with a remit to protect their nation, its critical national infrastructure, businesses and citizens, face significant challenges in countering the continually evolving and increasingly targeted cyber threat In this role the solution architect will lead the design and development of products for for national security propositions that include technology and services in support of international government missions, typically in national cyber, communications monitoring, anti-terrorism and serious crime areas. The role includes the following tasks • Technical design of multi component data processing systems. Understanding and elaborating system level requirements, working out a system level solution, breaking into sub-system requirements, working with development teams to refine the design, and generate estimates and risks - capable of judging when not to work out all the detail. • Documenting designs and estimates aligned to team best practice and taking designs through peer reviews, design review(s) and solution review assurance. • Writing content for customer proposal and contract documents, including requirements compliance, capturing the solution scope while also supporting wider solution aspects (eg delivery approach, commercial and risk). • Creates new aspects of design and solution, not just capturing what others suggest, yet doing so in alignment with existing solution patterns. Essential Experience and style: • Strong technical background in software, hardware or digital systems. Able to work above the detail typical in their past work, yet drop in to detail when occasionally needed. • Experience working on design or implementation of data processing systems, ideally across some or all of capture, processing, storage and visualisation. AI/ML -Big Data (Billions and trillions not hundreds and thousands of records) • Some experience and skills hands on with systems, installation, configuring, maybe basic scripting, debugging. • Some experience or understanding of analysing data, use of multiple data sets, search, filter and how to find something of interest. • Knowledge of IP networks, data and protocols, and broad understanding of cyber attacks over networks. • Able and willing to travel internationally several times a year, between a few days and 2 weeks at a time and at relatively short notice (eg ~1 month notice). Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Start date As soon as possible
Location Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Contractor

Solutions Architect

Viqu

Solutions Architect - Omnichannel/Customer experience - 6-month contract - Fully Remote My Customer is looking for a Solutions Architect to own and evolve their omnichannel commerce and customer engagement platforms. In this key role, you'll work at the intersection of business innovation and technology execution—bringing marketing, e-commerce, and marketplace strategies to life through smart, scalable solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will be the strategic IT partner for our B2C retail, commerce, and marketplace initiatives. You'll take end-to-end ownership of the supporting technology stack and processes, translating bold business ideas into practical, high-performing technical solutions. Key Responsibilities of the Solutions Architect Lead the Architecture for B2C Commerce: Take IT ownership of their omnichannel and marketplace ecosystem, continuously evolving the tools and platforms that power digital retail and customer experiences. Turn Ideas Into Reality: Partner with business teams to understand goals and pain points, then design and deliver IT solutions that move the needle—from personalized marketing to seamless shopping experiences. Champion Customer Centric Innovation: Identify opportunities to enhance customer journeys through smarter processes and technologies and take accountability for implementing them end to end. Define and Measure Impact: Evaluate the business value of new solutions and ensure success metrics are established and tracked. Guide External Delivery Partners: Coordinate with development suppliers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable systems that align with business objectives. Ensure Quality at Every Step: Oversee system health, testing, monitoring, and release management across the solution landscape. Drive Seamless Integration: Collaborate with internal teams to embed new tools and services smoothly into the broader digital ecosystem. Enable Operational Readiness: Maintain clear documentation and ensure smooth handover to IT operations and service providers. Skills: eCommerce and marketplace platforms Digital Asset Management MS Dynamics D365 Product Information Management (PIM) Point of Sales (PoS) The Solutions Architect can work fully remote with potential travel abroad - Travel expenses would be covered. To discuss this exciting Solutions Architect opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK

Start date As soon as possible
Rate £650-750
Location Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Contractor

Solutions Architect

Viqu

Solutions Architect - 6-month contract - Fully Remote My Customer seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to take IT ownership of the customers Commercial B2B (Wholesale/retail) process area, including EDI. This role will shape and drive forward the supporting technology stack, collaborating closely with business stakeholders to design customer-centric, scalable, and reliable solutions that advance their digital transformation journey. Key Responsibilities of the Solutions Architect: Own the IT landscape for the Commercial B2B process area, including EDI, ensuring it aligns with business needs and future growth. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) tools and standards, covering both platforms and message formats Translating Business ideas into technical requirements and owning the end to end process on the IT side. Partner with business and product owners to gather, analyse, and translate requirements into robust solution designs. Identify and implement process improvements with a customer centric mindset, ensuring IT drives measurable business value. Requirement engineering/process modelling Lead external development partners in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that meet business goals. Oversee solution quality across architecture, security, monitoring, testing, and release management. Ensure seamless integration of new digital tools into the existing IT ecosystem. Maintain up to date documentation of architectures, processes, and handovers to operational teams and service providers. Skills from the Solutions Architect: Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem, including Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, and the Power Platform Integration and middleware technologies, such as API management tools and platforms like Lobster Cloud infrastructure platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) tools and standards, covering both platforms and message formats B2B commerce and digital supply chain technologies (DST), supporting partner connectivity and transactional processes The Solutions Architect can work fully remote with potential travel abroad - Travel expenses would be covered. To discuss this exciting Solutions Architect opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK

Start date As soon as possible
Rate £650-750
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Contractor

Solutions Architect

Viqu

Solutions Architect - 6-month contract - Fully Remote My Customer seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to take IT ownership of the customers Commercial B2B (Wholesale/retail) process area, including EDI. This role will shape and drive forward the supporting technology stack, collaborating closely with business stakeholders to design customer-centric, scalable, and reliable solutions that advance their digital transformation journey. Key Responsibilities of the Solutions Architect: Own the IT landscape for the Commercial B2B process area, including EDI, ensuring it aligns with business needs and future growth. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) tools and standards, covering both platforms and message formats Translating Business ideas into technical requirements and owning the end to end process on the IT side. Partner with business and product owners to gather, analyse, and translate requirements into robust solution designs. Identify and implement process improvements with a customer centric mindset, ensuring IT drives measurable business value. Requirement engineering/process modelling Lead external development partners in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that meet business goals. Oversee solution quality across architecture, security, monitoring, testing, and release management. Ensure seamless integration of new digital tools into the existing IT ecosystem. Maintain up to date documentation of architectures, processes, and handovers to operational teams and service providers. Skills from the Solutions Architect: Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem, including Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, and the Power Platform Integration and middleware technologies, such as API management tools and platforms like Lobster Cloud infrastructure platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) tools and standards, covering both platforms and message formats B2B commerce and digital supply chain technologies (DST), supporting partner connectivity and transactional processes The Solutions Architect can work fully remote with potential travel abroad - Travel expenses would be covered. To discuss this exciting Solutions Architect opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK

Start date As soon as possible
Rate £650-750
Location Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Contractor

Solutions Architect

Viqu

Solutions Architect - Omnichannel/Customer experience - 6-month contract - Fully Remote My Customer is looking for a Solutions Architect to own and evolve their omnichannel commerce and customer engagement platforms. In this key role, you'll work at the intersection of business innovation and technology execution—bringing marketing, e-commerce, and marketplace strategies to life through smart, scalable solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will be the strategic IT partner for our B2C retail, commerce, and marketplace initiatives. You'll take end-to-end ownership of the supporting technology stack and processes, translating bold business ideas into practical, high-performing technical solutions. Key Responsibilities of the Solutions Architect Lead the Architecture for B2C Commerce: Take IT ownership of their omnichannel and marketplace ecosystem, continuously evolving the tools and platforms that power digital retail and customer experiences. Turn Ideas Into Reality: Partner with business teams to understand goals and pain points, then design and deliver IT solutions that move the needle—from personalized marketing to seamless shopping experiences. Champion Customer Centric Innovation: Identify opportunities to enhance customer journeys through smarter processes and technologies and take accountability for implementing them end to end. Define and Measure Impact: Evaluate the business value of new solutions and ensure success metrics are established and tracked. Guide External Delivery Partners: Coordinate with development suppliers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable systems that align with business objectives. Ensure Quality at Every Step: Oversee system health, testing, monitoring, and release management across the solution landscape. Drive Seamless Integration: Collaborate with internal teams to embed new tools and services smoothly into the broader digital ecosystem. Enable Operational Readiness: Maintain clear documentation and ensure smooth handover to IT operations and service providers. Skills: eCommerce and marketplace platforms Digital Asset Management MS Dynamics D365 Product Information Management (PIM) Point of Sales (PoS) The Solutions Architect can work fully remote with potential travel abroad - Travel expenses would be covered. To discuss this exciting Solutions Architect opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK

Start date As soon as possible
Rate £650-750
Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Solution Architect

BAE Systems

Job Title: Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Design and implement enterprise level solutions for engineering and design in complex manufacturing environments Defining Solution Options in line with customer requirements Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Manage governance processes to ensure Solution build matches architectures and design Producing high level designs to gain quotations from the IT service provider and mobilise IT projects You will be supporting the demand management meetings to help route demand appropriately to delivery teams Producing Architecture Packs to communicate of complexities surrounding customer demand Aligning incoming demand to the functional and overall strategic roadmap Undertaking business analysis with customers and eliciting their requirements Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience with both CAD and PLM, including a broad understanding/experience of designing and implementing solutions to support engineering programmes Ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Competent in identifying risks and opportunities Desirable: Experience of ERP product suites or similar for use on manufacturing projects Used an Architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework General understanding of Cloud architectural principles Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Product Development Architecture team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 13th June 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-CB1 #LI-Hybrid

Start date As soon as possible
Location Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Solution Architect

IAG Loyalty

Who we are 🩵 We're the people behind the global loyalty currency, Avios, and home to three ambitious, growing businesses; IAG Loyalty, BA Holidays and The Wine Flyer . Each business has its own goals and strategy, but collectively we create brilliant experiences for our global customers. We're on a truly exciting journey of growth and transformation - we're going places! This is where you come in. The opportunity The Platform Architecture & Sales Engineering team is a key part of Core Engineering that is responsible for the design of our cloud platform and the architecture, standards and processes of our engineering teams as well as partners that integrate with our platform. We cover a range of responsibilities including platform architecture, ways of working and partner experience. The team acts as an architecture centre of excellence, engaging and supporting product teams and partners. There is an element consulting with not our external partners but also our internal products to ensure well-defined patterns are established and applied to their given product. We take responsibility for overseeing the quality of products delivered on the platform. Our platform architecture function is fundamental in making technology decisions as the platform evolves to meet the needs of our growing product landscape. We also provide architectural support for strategic initiatives across the wider business, providing technical leadership as required. What you'll get up to 🌠 We seek a Platform Architect to join our team and drive our platform architecture forward. This role involves shaping our architectural processes, consulting with external partners on integrations, and collaborating with product and commercial teams to align technical capabilities with priorities and partner needs. As a technical leader, you'll communicate and influence stakeholders across departments, product teams, and partner management. You'll contribute to strategic platform initiatives, providing solution architecture and technical leadership to drive continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will also include leading architectural best practices such as domain modeling and reviews to enhance team capabilities. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to contribute to our roadmap. What we need from you 💡 ???? Strong Software Engineering and Architecture background. ???? Solid understanding of cloud architectures and design patterns. ???? Familiarity with the AWS Well Architected framework. ???? Experience with domain modelling best practices. ???? Great communication skills, comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences. ???? Stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels. ???? Proficiency at generating high-quality technical and non-technical documentation. ???? Prior experience working in an agile, product-focused organization. If you're ready to make an impact, push boundaries, and embark on a journey of continuous growth, we want to hear from you! Don't let a few unchecked boxes hold you back-your unique perspective and talents are what we value most. Join us and let's shape the future of data together! The role has a blended base, between our Central London office and home. We trust you to make the right decision about the type of work that is best done in each location. We expect you'll achieve a 50/50 split between the two and there may be times where you'll want to visit our other locations to tell their stories, too (fully reimbursed). We might not be right for you if: You only want to focus on your to-do list; were a small, high-performing team, we help each other to succeed. You value perfection over fast iteration and progress; IAG Loyalty moves fast, we learn and iterate as we go; our environment isnt right for everyone. Youre looking to create but not build; this is an end-to-end role, you need to be comfortable owning your space, from ideation through to delivery and review. If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please do still apply. We'd love to chat and see if you could be a great fit. In return you'll get perks that take you places: Access to non-contractual Annual Bookable Travel Concessions for you and up to 3 nominees Unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and your nominees on the full British Airways network and numerous other partner airlines from day one 20 days working from abroad in Europe per annum. Annual Bonus (dependant on company and individual performance) Company pension of 9% (6% contribution from IAGL, 3% employee contribution) 25 days annual leave, + 2 days charity leave and a day off on your birthday New joiner, birthday and recognition Avios Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at IAG Loyalty Our vision, 'to create the world's most rewarding experiences,' applies not only to our customers but for our colleagues too. It's about taking belonging seriously, actively fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued by embracing diverse identities, personal histories, and perspectives. This commitment makes IAG Loyalty a rewarding place to work and enhances our ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and better serve our customers and communities. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your interview process with us.

Start date As soon as possible
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Lead Solution Architect

BAE Systems

Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top What you'll be doing: Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAES Submarine programme needs Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Develop and maintain and enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criterias Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with broad understanding and experience of designing and implementing solutions to support large engineering programmes Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Architecture Team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 11th June 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid

Start date As soon as possible
Location Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

AWS Solution Architect

BAE Systems

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: AWS Solution Architect Requisition ID: 121529 Location: London/Manchester/Leeds - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Grade: GG11 - GG13 Referral Bonus: £5,000 As an AWS Solution Architect you will be working with our customers to define and architect the functional blocks of AWS to support their Cloud adoption journey and beyond. This is a key role working closely with the customer. You will elicit customer requirements for cloud adoption and Cloud-native architectures, understanding the current eco system and how the cloud migration will fit into this. The role will define patterns and services that are required for a successful migration to AWS, and assurance that the migration is well architected.c A key aspect of the role will be to endorse, support and maintain re-usable patterns for migration that will be built by the teams, utilising infrastructure as code so that future deployments can be delivered through automation and code reuse. It's an amazing time to join our team to help shape our customer's exciting cloud adoption journey. Not only will your team be directly making a huge impact upon the systems you work on, you'll be doing it for an organisation who makes a huge impact to the security of the UK. Core Duties Take on the technical lead role in migration enablement work. Work with the community of development teams, to deliver migration services using, common code, standards and artefact format and proactively drive collaboration, particularly where there are service dependencies Define and document AWS architecture for migration (baseline, target, roadmap, patterns, standards, reference architectures, etc), supporting a wide range of use cases Run architectural reviews of the platform at appropriate intervals to take best advantage of vendor technologies Pro-actively define, optimize, automate, publish and communicate deployment patterns for migration Support engineering teams in optimizing the migration path Escalation point for engineering teams in troubleshooting and incident management Driving the adoption of automation in the platform, using common methods with other platforms Documentation of deployed systems, scripts and other working practices to enable, re-use and support users across the world About you You will have experience in many of the following: Cloud Migration experience Experience in Cloud Platform Architecture with AWS, defining cloud reference Architectures and Cloud Patterns in a large multi-account AWS estate Plenty of experience in AWS and experience in solving complex business issues. Regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Experience with various DevOps tools and CI/CD tools Experience in AWS Security services and Network Services Experience with working within an Agile framework Good understanding of AWS security concepts and the goals of cyber security Good communication skills both verbal and written Motivating the team to use new tools to improve efficiency and breaking barriers to set new standards. It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Speciality domains (Security, Advanced Networking) A scaled agile framework certification, such as SAFe or Click here to contact this recruiter Managing stakeholders, including users and management Mentoring junior engineers and nurturing their passion for engineering Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. How we will support you Work-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office Youll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more Youll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Youll be part of our company bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About our team Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients. You'll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work-life balance. Most of all, we know teams who work well together also perform well. We'll do everything we can to ensure you have fun at work, and in social activities outside of it whether that's virtually or in person, as conditions allow. You will be joining our National Security business which is the largest area within our UK business. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner for our National Security clients in delivery of their core mission. At the end of 2020 we had over 700 employees working across our security and law enforcement customers. This year, we are looking to build on our success and grow even further by recruiting over 100 new members to our team. We have a rich history of working within National Security. In fact, we have over 40 years' experience of delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector, supporting them in carrying out their vital missions. More about BAE Systems You will work for a division of BAE Systems who helps nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We're a consultancy and products business and employ smart, motivated individuals who work together across a range of projects and products. You'll get to work on a variety of different systems for different customers throughout your career with us. We're passionate about Diversity and Inclusion in our workforce and the people you'll work with will reflect this. We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries in the Americas, APAC, UK and EMEA For more information please visit our website: -hidden link- Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be inspired. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Start date As soon as possible
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

AI Solution Architect

CGI

AI Solution Architect Position Description Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. Our Solution Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. CGI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions to transform businesses. We are seeking a talented AI Solution Architect to join our team and drive the development of AI-powered solutions that meet our clients' needs. The AI Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing AI solutions that address complex business challenges. This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data science, as well as the ability to collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your future duties and responsibilities • Design and architect AI solutions based on client requirements and business objectives. • Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. • Develop detailed solution designs, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans. • Lead the implementation of AI projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and data science teams. • Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable. • Conduct regular reviews of existing AI solutions to identify areas for improvement. • Stay up-to-date with the latest AI trends, technologies, and best practices. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Proven experience as an Architect working on commercial Artificial Intelligence projects • Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data science principles. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. #CF-1 Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Start date As soon as possible
Location United Kingdom
Permanent

Solution Architect (DV Security Clearance)

CGI

Solution Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description CGI's Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government agencies. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Solution Architect to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive. Please note, due to the highly secure nature of the project, this role is open only to UK Nationals (not dual nationals or visa holders) who hold or are eligible for HMG High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for remote or hybrid work, onsite attendance at the specified location(s) will be required for secure system access. Your future duties and responsibilities Our CGI SDI team has a strong Agile /DevOps software engineering ethos and as a Solution Architect you will be working as part of a cross-functional team, in partnership with our clients to define, guide and assure the delivery of integrated solutions. Responsibilities: • Ownership of software systems with low to medium risk, size, quality and complexity. • Communicate with business, delivery and operational stakeholders of the software. • Identify, prioritize and address architectural concerns related to the software, based on quality attributes (non-functional requirements) and other architectural drivers. • Make or guide architectural decisions about the software, its implementation technologies, its external and internal interfaces and its development and deployment environments. • Model the software system's context and structure. • Assure that the software fulfils its present and anticipated architectural requirements by analysis, validation, modelling and road mapping. • Support the software's development and operations teams by coaching, explaining and reviewing detailed designs and code. • Keep track of emerging technologies, developments and methodologies. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Software architecting. • Systems integration. • Requirements analysis. • Software technology knowledge. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Start date As soon as possible
Location Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Power Platform Solution Architect

BAE Systems

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Power Platform Architect Location: London - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Grade: GG11-GG13 Referral Bonus: 5000 What You'll Be Doing We are seeking a highly skilled Power Platform Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. You will play a critical role in defining architecture, best practices, and governance, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions on Microsoft Power Platform. Define architectural standards, governance, and best practices for Power Platform adoption across the organisation. Lead solution design, ensuring alignment with business requirements and enterprise IT strategy. Develop and maintain reusable components, frameworks, and integrations with external systems. Provide guidance on data modelling, security, compliance, and performance optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring teams and upskilling Power Platform developers. Oversee the implementation of ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) strategies for Power Platform. Engage with Microsoft and third-party vendors to leverage the latest tools and updates. Drive automation and innovation by leveraging Power Automate and AI Builder capabilities. Define and implement a comprehensive Power Platform strategy and governance framework that will enhance professional development and support both citizen-led and supplier-led teams. Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Power Platform Architect or similar role. Deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. Strong understanding of Dataverse, SharePoint, Azure, and API integrations. Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, governance, and security best practices. Hands-on experience designing scalable and maintainable Power Platform solutions. Proficiency in model-driven and canvas apps development. Experience with Power Platform ALM, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers. Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Microsoft Power Platform certifications (e.g., PL-600, PL-400, PL-900) preferred. The team We work hard and often go the extra mile, but we recognise people's efforts and that everyone has a life outside of work. We encourage people to speak up if they want to rotate to a new project. Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offer employee share plan, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including including a green care scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Start date As soon as possible
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited

Job Description Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: • Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. • Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka • Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. • Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure • Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. • Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects • Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. • DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes • Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. • In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. • Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus • Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns • Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. • Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process • Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines • Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts • Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions • Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction • Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision • Bachelors or masters degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) • 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles • Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects • Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% • Familiarity with architecture modelling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary • Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level • Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions • Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Start date
Pay £90k-120k
Location Greater London, United Kingdom
Permanent

Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited

Job Description Solutions Architect Our Client is a leading global organisation with offices in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with at least 10 years hands-on expertise as a Solutions Architect. The key purpose for the position is to manage the applications and technology in the company. This includes Integrating products Managing Data Identity Management systems and software Enhancing existing applications Must have an excellent understanding of networks and infrastructure Must have excellent knowledge of the Azure environment and Office 365. This is key position with high levels of responsibility. The Client is based in Central London. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The rate is negotiable but will be circa £500 pd to £700 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

Start date
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Solutions Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited

Job Description Solutions Architect Our Client is a leading global organisation with offices in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with at least 10 years hands-on expertise as a Solutions Architect. The key purpose for the position is to manage the applications and technology in the company. This includes Integrating products Managing Data Identity Management systems and software Enhancing existing applications Must have an excellent understanding of networks and infrastructure Must have excellent knowledge of the Azure environment and Office 365. This is key position with high levels of responsibility. The Client is based in Central London. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The rate is negotiable but will be circa £500 pd to £700 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

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Location London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Solutions Architect Designer

Nexus Jobs Limited

Job Description Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer's responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company's needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API's). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading - so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week - and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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Pay £75k-90k
Location Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about working as a Solutions Architect

What is the role of a Solutions Architect

The solutions architect intervenes when the challenge is to ensure performance regarding the company's services. Their involvement is essential in the current digital transformation context. From design to implementation of software solutions, they are involved in each step, taking care to properly meet the client's needs. They must be able to propose complex solutions and customized offerings.

How much does a Solutions Architect charge

The Daily Monthly Rate (DMR) of the solutions architect is around £650/day and this rate can vary depending on the profile and experience of the professional. The salary of a solutions architect ranges between £45K and £50K per year, on average.

What is the definition of a Solutions Architect

The solutions architect is an expert whose role is to design, explain and implement solutions adapted to client needs. For each problem, they must find answers and successfully lead the technical vision to success. They always work on IT projects. They are responsible for the overall architecture and implementation of the defined solution. The solutions architect is generally called upon to build complex offerings and advise clients in the transition of their information system. They inform them about project feasibility as well as risks. In an ever-evolving technological context, the solutions architect is the ideal person to enable companies to keep their information system up to date and remain competitive. Their role is crucial for implementing appropriate software solutions. From the preparatory phase to the deployment of the new information system, the solutions architect must have a complete and general vision of the client's technological organization.

What type of mission can a Solutions Architect handle

The solutions architect's responsibilities are varied. First, they analyze project environment issues. They must oversee all activities and handle the costing of solutions. They will also need to manage the development team. The solutions architect must analyze the overall solution and application architecture. They are also required to support sales teams in writing technical responses and define a solutions strategy adapted to the company. For each company, there must be an established information system, an informational context, and integration requirements. The solutions architect's proposals must align with the company's expectations and operations. Compliance with constraints is also part of the IT architect's main responsibilities. Through specific implementation and particular tools, they will need to build effective solutions, refine the project's allocated budget, and respect various managerial constraints.

What are the main skills of a Solutions Architect

The solutions architect position requires excellent technical knowledge to propose an effective IT strategy. They must also have perfect mastery of operating systems and database management, analytical skills, and a systemic vision of information systems. Additionally, the ability to present ideas well is also essential and they must know how to communicate, given that they will have to negotiate with different stakeholders in the company. Therefore, the solutions architect will be able to identify their true needs and analyze risks. The solutions architect must be able to advise, listen, and explain. Their ability to create group dynamics will allow them to achieve their objectives more quickly.

What is the ideal profile for a Solutions Architect

To become a solutions architect, you must have at least a master's degree from engineering schools (networks and IT). You can also complete a master's degree in networks, telecommunications and IT. A solutions architect is also expected to have experience in architecture roles within an operator environment. Therefore, this profession is only accessible to experienced managers with acquired project management skills. It is through this journey that the profile acquires a good understanding of how the company operates, its business activities and workflows. A good solutions architect must above all have a very strong technical knowledge of operating systems, network equipment, and database management systems. Solutions architecture is also a profession that offers opportunities for growth within a constantly evolving and equally complex environment.

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