About this role
Salary: £40,000 - 73,000 per year
Requirements
- We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- We require extensive IT experience, including at least 3 years in solution architecture.
- We require experience in large-scale system design and implementation.
- We value certifications such as TOGAF, AWS or Azure Solution Architect, and ITIL.
- We require experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.
- We require an understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles.
- We require the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and evaluate complex systems.
- We require the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Applicants must hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or be able to gain it.
Responsibilities
- We expect the role holder to develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for IT systems and applications.
- We expect the role holder to ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
- We expect the role holder to create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation for proposed solutions.
- We expect the role holder to collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements.
- We expect the role holder to present architectural solutions to stakeholders and obtain buy-in.
- We expect the role holder to assess emerging technologies, recommend adoption where appropriate, and conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
- We expect the role holder to define and enforce architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices.
- We expect the role holder to ensure consistency and integration across systems and platforms.
- We expect the role holder to provide technical leadership during solution implementation.
- We expect the role holder to troubleshoot architectural issues and guide development teams.
- We expect the role holder to identify potential risks in solution design and propose mitigation strategies.
- We expect the role holder to ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards.
Technologies
- AI
- AWS
- Architect
- Azure
- ITIL
- Robotics
- Security
- TOGAF
- microservices
- Cloud
- Support
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We are Saab UK, part of Scandinavias largest defence company, combining Swedish and British innovation. We provide solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security. Our UK presence includes more than 600 people across eight sites, with specialisations in software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. We offer opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. This IT Solution Architect role bridges business needs and IT capabilities, designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions aligned with business objectives. Applications may involve workforce screening, including baseline personnel security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights, and a security interview for preferred candidates.
last updated 46 week of 2026