Solution Architect
<p><b>Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Previous experience as a Solution Architect on large complex customer projects</li><li>Production of cross domain (Business, Application Data, Infrastructure, Security) end to end architecture deliverables, such as proposal designs, high level designs and interface specifications</li><li>Experience in bespoke and COTS applications</li><li>Experience in integration concepts and technologies e.g. SOA, ESBs, EAI, XML, Web Services, MQ</li><li>Experience working with large scale, distributed event driven architectures</li><li>Experience in cloud with AWS or similar</li><li>Experience in working collaboratively within a multi-supplier/vendor environment</li><li>Strong consulting, leading and mentoring skills along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Broad knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of application technologies, platforms, and tools including web-based systems, databases, middleware/integration technologies, security, and infrastructure</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills</li><li>Excellent analytical and technical skills</li><li>Bachelors Degree in related field and/or extensive related experience</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead the solution development through all phases of the delivery lifecycle</li><li>Ensure that the solution architecture meets the key project functional and non-functional requirements for the LCST programme</li><li>Provide support to the Head of Architect on various design decisions</li><li>Conduct solution evaluations and make recommendations for buy vs build vs reuse</li><li>Select appropriate platforms for projects</li><li>Provide early-phase project estimates</li><li>Ensure compliance with all design principles and architecture frameworks</li><li>Ensure adherence to technical, security, customer, and regulatory standards</li><li>Support customer and stakeholder meetings and technical discussions</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>AWS</li><li>Architect</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Security</li><li>Web</li><li>XML</li><li>AI</li><li>ArchiMate</li><li>Machine Learning</li><li>TOGAF</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Leidos, we are dedicated to enhancing the UKs defence supply chain through the Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme, which provides essential storage and distribution services. We are passionate about customer success and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We offer meaningful careers with a commitment to work-life balance, alongside benefits such as a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and dynamic working options. We welcome applications from all parts of the community, striving for a diverse and inclusive workplace.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Previous experience as a Solution Architect on large complex customer projects</li><li>Production of cross domain (Business, Application Data, Infrastructure, Security) end to end architecture deliverables, such as proposal designs, high level designs and interface specifications</li><li>Experience in bespoke and COTS applications</li><li>Experience in integration concepts and technologies e.g. SOA, ESBs, EAI, XML, Web Services, MQ</li><li>Experience working with large scale, distributed event driven architectures</li><li>Experience in cloud with AWS or similar</li><li>Experience in working collaboratively within a multi-supplier/vendor environment</li><li>Strong consulting, leading and mentoring skills along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Broad knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of application technologies, platforms, and tools including web-based systems, databases, middleware/integration technologies, security, and infrastructure</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills</li><li>Excellent analytical and technical skills</li><li>Bachelors Degree in related field and/or extensive related experience</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead the solution development through all phases of the delivery lifecycle</li><li>Ensure that the solution architecture meets the key project functional and non-functional requirements for the LCST programme</li><li>Provide support to the Head of Architect on various design decisions</li><li>Conduct solution evaluations and make recommendations for buy vs build vs reuse</li><li>Select appropriate platforms for projects</li><li>Provide early-phase project estimates</li><li>Ensure compliance with all design principles and architecture frameworks</li><li>Ensure adherence to technical, security, customer, and regulatory standards</li><li>Support customer and stakeholder meetings and technical discussions</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>AWS</li><li>Architect</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Security</li><li>Web</li><li>XML</li><li>AI</li><li>ArchiMate</li><li>Machine Learning</li><li>TOGAF</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Leidos, we are dedicated to enhancing the UKs defence supply chain through the Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme, which provides essential storage and distribution services. We are passionate about customer success and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We offer meaningful careers with a commitment to work-life balance, alongside benefits such as a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and dynamic working options. We welcome applications from all parts of the community, striving for a diverse and inclusive workplace.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>