AI Lead Solutions Architect

AI Lead Solutions Architect

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752898507

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Summary: The role of Lead Solutions Architect involves leading the design and implementation of technical architectures for large-scale projects within a Central Government department. The position requires a hands-on approach to solving complex business problems through innovative technical solutions while ensuring governance and security standards are met. Collaboration with various stakeholders and technical teams is essential to deliver impactful digital services. The role also emphasizes the integration of AI components into existing systems and the ability to prototype solutions rapidly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the design and build of robust technical architectures across large-scale projects.
  • Crafting documentation, design patterns, and standards that set the direction for teams and systems.
  • Translating business needs into smart, scalable solutions with meaningful impact.
  • Making architectural decisions and guiding teams through the full solution lifecycle.
  • Solving deep technical problems while balancing user needs and organisational goals.
  • Ensuring governance, security, and modern standards are embedded in everything you create.
  • Collaborating with technical teams, stakeholders, and user researchers to deliver excellent outcomes.

Key Skills:

  • Technical ownership with hands-on expertise in systems design, integration, and development.
  • User-focused mindset with an understanding of user needs versus wants.
  • Deep knowledge of information security, software engineering standards, and modern design practices.
  • Experience designing and integrating AI components into broader systems.
  • Understanding of ethical, legal, and environmental considerations for deploying AI.
  • Ability to prototype and test AI solutions rapidly.
  • Knowledge of training data pipelines, vector databases, and scalable cloud data infrastructure.
  • Coordination of AI modules with legacy systems, APIs, and service layers.

Salary (Rate): £750 daily

City: Abercynon

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company

Working for a Central Government department as an experienced Lead Solutions Architect who’s ready to shape high-impact digital services through cutting-edge technical design and leadership. If you thrive in complex environments, work across disciplines, and know how to turn tough business problems into elegant technical solutions, this is the role for you.

Your new role

  • Leading the design and build of robust technical architectures across large-scale projects.
  • Crafting documentation, design patterns, and standards that set the direction for teams and systems.
  • Translating business needs into smart, scalable solutions with meaningful impact.
  • Making architectural decisions and guiding teams through the full solution lifecycle.
  • Solving deep technical problems while balancing user needs and organisational goals.
  • Ensuring governance, security, and modern standards are embedded in everything you create.
  • Collaborating with technical teams, stakeholders, and user researchers to deliver excellent outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Technical ownership - you will need to be a 'doer' and hands-on in this role. Expertise in systems design, integration, and development across high-risk and complex landscapes.
  • User-focused mindset—you know the difference between what users want and what they actually need.
  • Deep knowledge of information security, software engineering standards, and modern design practices.
  • A hands-on approach—you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive into prototyping or fault-finding.
  • Experience designing and integrating AI components (e.g. large language models, predictive analytics, machine learning pipelines) into broader systems.
  • Understanding of ethical, legal, and environmental considerations for deploying AI in enterprise settings.
  • Ability to prototype and test AI solutions rapidly to validate hypotheses or explore new service capabilities.
  • Knowledge of training data pipelines, vector databases, and scalable cloud data infrastructure to support machine learning operations.
  • Coordination of AI modules with legacy systems, APIs, and service layers—ensuring seamless delivery and reliability.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive day rate - up to £750 per day (Inside IR35)
  • 6-month initial term
  • Remote working

What you need to do now

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