Solution Architect

Farnborough / Hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite

Up to £945 per day inside ir35

Active SC clearance

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major technology programme, focusing on data integration, infrastructure architecture and the development of future-state technology solutions.

The primary responsibility will be translating business and technical requirements into Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) for data feed integrations across multiple project use cases. You will also play a key role in shaping the wider solution architecture, defining the future architecture vision and contributing to technology roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate requirements into Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) for data feed integrations.

• Shape solution architecture and contribute to future-state architecture and technology roadmaps.

• Provide architectural input through Technical Design Authority reviews.

• Support and challenge technical decisions across infrastructure, data, platforms and applications.

• Review and influence container-based application architectures, ensuring scalability and resilience.

• Provide architectural guidance to engineering and technical delivery teams.

• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, including JSP453 and Architecture Policy.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong Solution Architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of on-premises infrastructure, particularly VMware.

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and enterprise container platforms.

• Experience with data fabric architecture and enterprise data integration.

• Knowledge of real-time data streaming, API-led connectivity, data connectors and integration services.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated build, test and deployment processes.

• Experience leading technical design reviews and providing architectural governance.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Candidates must hold active SC Security Clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to contribute to a significant technology programme, shaping complex integration solutions and influencing the future architecture landscape.

If this role is of interest, apply now or email your CV to me at laura.fitzgerald@cbsbutler.com