Solution Architect (SC Cleared)
8 days ago
Glasgow
My client is a global leading Digital Consultancy specialising in Cloud Adoption, Digital Transformations & NextGen AI Solutions, with offices in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow (providing a remote first or hybrid working policy with ad hoc client site travel when required). Clients include Government, Finance, Retail & other private sectors. We are looking for multiple Solution Architect's to join a rapidly growly team, who possess strong multi-cloud expertise and experience delivering complex digital solutions, ideally within central government or other regulated environments. We have a top end budget of £80k + disc bonus + flexi working (option of remote or hybrid + ad hic client site travel). Must have requirements; • Must hold active SC Clearance, • Lead solution architecture design across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)., • Define and own end-to-end solution designs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical strategy, and GDS service standards., • Collaborate with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Developers, and Security teams to deliver well-architected solutions., • Translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical designs., • Provide architectural governance, assurance, and design review throughout the delivery lifecycle., • Ensure compliance with government security, data handling, and accessibility requirements., • Produce architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, roadmaps, and technical documentation. Primary skills & experience required: • Proven track record as a Solution Architect in complex, multi-vendor environments., • Hands-on experience designing solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP., • Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures., • Knowledge of Terraform, IaC, DevOps pipelines, and automation., • Experience working within UK government projects (or other regulated environments)., • Familiarity with GDS principles, service assessments, and accessibility standards. Candidates must hold active SC Clearance, and please note, visa sponsorship is not available