About this role
Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements: Extensive experience delivering Digital Identity and/or Biometrics solutions within Public Sector, Government, Borders, Policing, Healthcare, National Identity, or large-scale Financial Services environmentsProven experience architecting secure, scalable enterprise solutionsExperience with technologies such as Identity Verification Platforms, Digital Credentials, Business Identity Services, Digital Wallets, Live Facial Recognition, Biometric Matching Solutions, eGate and Border Technologies, and Identity Verification ApplicationsExperience delivering complex programmes across multiple organisations, suppliers, and stakeholdersStrong cloud architecture expertise across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud PlatformKnowledge of identity standards and frameworks including GPG45, eIDAS, and GDPRUnderstanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAFExceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skillsEligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale digital identity and biometric solutionsShape innovative solutions spanning Identity Verification (IDV), Digital Credentials, Digital Wallets, Business Identity Platforms, eGates, ABIS, and Live Facial Recognition technologiesProvide technical leadership across complex, multi-supplier and multi-department delivery programmesSupport clients in developing identity strategies, roadmaps, procurement approaches, and technology selectionEvaluate emerging technologies and support feasibility studies, pilots, and proof-of-conceptsManage architecture governance, technology risks, compliance activities, and design assuranceWork with leading biometrics experts and technology providers to solve national-scale identity challengesSupport business development activities and contribute to future growth opportunitiesCoach, mentor, and develop colleagues while promoting an inclusive and collaborative culture Technologies: AIAWSArchitectAzureCloudSupportSecurityTOGAF More:
We offer this Solutions Architect role within our growing Digital Identity and Biometrics team, with opportunities available in Belfast and Manchester and a hybrid working pattern of 2/3 days in the office. We are seeking someone to help deliver innovative solutions used by millions of citizens across the UK and internationally, working with government organisations, technology vendors, and industry experts on complex identity challenges. We offer a salary of up to £120,000 gross per year depending on location, an annual bonus, a £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, and the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact initiatives using industry-leading cloud, data and AI technologies. Security clearance is required or must be obtainable, and sponsorship is not available for this role. The interview process includes an initial interview with the hiring manager, an architecture and technical leadership interview, and a final partner interview.
last updated 37 week of 2026