About this role
Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements: Significant experience working with or within UK Central GovernmentProven leadership delivering complex enterprise-scale technology solutionsStrong expertise across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and Google CloudExperience with SaaS solutions such as Salesforce, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Cloud technologiesKnowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs and integration patternsExperience working with Agile teams and iterative delivery approachesStrong understanding of data architecture, governance, and lifecycle managementKnowledge of GDS Service Standard and NCSC security principlesExcellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skillsSC Clearance or ability to obtain clearanceTOGAFAWS Certified Solutions Architect ProfessionalMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect ExpertExperience within Health, Defence, Justice, or wider Public Sector organisationsProfessional Services or Consulting experienceKnowledge of emerging technologies including AI, blockchain, and quantum computing Responsibilities: Define and communicate our architectural vision and strategy for major government programmesTranslate complex business, policy, and user requirements into scalable, secure, enterprise-level solutionsDesign end-to-end architectures spanning applications, data, infrastructure, security, integrations, and cloud platformsProvide technical leadership and architectural assurance throughout the delivery lifecycleLead stakeholder workshops and influence senior business, policy, and technical decision-makersEstablish governance frameworks, best practices, and architecture standardsMentor and develop solution architects and technical specialistsSupport business development, proposal creation, and growth initiatives across the Central Government sector Technologies: AIAWSArchitectAzureBlockchainCloudSupportSalesforceSecurityTOGAFmicroservicesOffice 365 More:
We are seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architect to lead the architectural vision and strategy for large-scale government programmes. This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days in the office, and the role is also available in Bristol and Manchester. We offer the opportunity to shape mission-critical services, drive innovation, and improve outcomes for citizens through modern cloud-native solutions and strategic technology leadership. Our benefits include a salary of up to £120,000 gross per annum 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, the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact initiatives, and access to industry-leading cloud, data and AI technologies. Security clearance is required or must be obtainable, and sponsorship is not available for this role. Our interview process includes an initial interview with the Hiring Manager, an Architecture and Technical Leadership Interview, and a Final Partner Interview. We play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public services, working alongside talented professionals to deliver secure, scalable, and citizen-centric digital solutions that make a real difference.
last updated 37 week of 2026