Senior Solution Architect
Designs end-to-end technology solutions for government clients, balancing business needs with secure, scalable architectures using cloud platforms and modern integration patterns.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- GB.Cheltenham.Cheltenham House
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in science, computing or engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Proven work experience as a Solution Architect, technology consultant or similar role
- Experience with architecture frameworks (ISO42010, TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL, IT4IT)
- Experience in systems design and delivery with technical architecture modelling
- In-depth understanding of technology structure principles
- Experience gathering and analysing system requirements
- Broad understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, M365) and hybrid cloud environments
- Experience with integration patterns, API-led design and service-oriented approaches
- Knowledge of identity, access management and security-by-design principles
- Understanding of application modernisation, legacy migration and digital services adoption
- Familiarity with enterprise networking, connectivity and secure architectures in regulated environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Strong consulting skills (structured thinking, report writing, presentations, stakeholder engagement)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to influence across multiple media
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Full description
Job Description
Overview
Shaping a smarter, more agile world!
AtkinsRéalis is growing its Solution Design team and is looking for Solution Architects who are curious, who want to become part of our customers’ digital journey and who want to have a voice in shaping our future digital world. Is this you?
We are looking to expand our multi‑disciplinary team with people from diverse backgrounds who bring solution architecture expertise to the digital transformation of our stakeholders’ technology landscapes and ways of working.
You may currently be a solution architect, technical architect, digital consultant, or enterprise architect seeking a new challenge. We welcome applications from creative, adaptable systems thinkers who are passionate about designing end‑to‑end solutions, shaping future digital capabilities, and growing your own career potential along the way.
When it comes to living your life, we want your role with AtkinsRéalis to be a key part of your personal journey. We have a collaborative inclusive team culture where people will help, guide and mentor you to help you grow. We pitch in and help colleagues because we succeed as a team. Our flexible and remote working policies are designed to support different personal priorities and needs.
This role is within the Secure Government business unit which has an excellent record in consultancy and delivery to a wide range of clients, which includes some of the largest public and private sector organizations in the UK, particularly in defence, security and government markets.
We are looking for Solution Architects at various levels to enhance our team and technology solutions capability. To succeed, our customers require expert advisors who listen and advise clearly demonstrating their deep experience and mature methods.
Responsible for the definition of technology architecture and modelling, options and solutions to meet strategic business objectives. Ensuring these designs and solutions are efficient, sustainable and fit-for-purpose for current and future business needs.
Your role
As a solution architect, you will be responsible for the design, description and managing the development of solutions to support our client’s business strategies. Leading and/or supporting initiatives and introducing technical visions for a solution within the Enterprise Architecture Framework. Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving through customer strategies in often complex, mixed technology environments.
- Balancing technological and business solutions to address client needs.
- Defining features, requirements and development phases against which delivery must be made.
- Developing solution specifications in line with business strategies and appropriate frameworks.