The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a public sector organisation delivering critical digital services with a strong software engineering background who can turn complex requirements into clear designs and practical development tasks.
Working alongside established delivery squads, you will design and assure technical solutions, resolve complex integration challenges and translate architecture into actionable engineering work and shape solutions across interconnected platforms and external services.
Your work will span API design, systems integration, platform enhancements and technical migrations, taking solutions from initial design through assurance and into implementation.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven Solution Architecture experience combined with a strong software engineering background.
- Expertise in API design, system integration and cloud-based solutions.
- Experience extending existing platforms and planning technical migrations.
- Understanding of data architecture, networking and security considerations.
- Ability to translate architectural designs into practical engineering deliverables and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a technically hands-on Solution Architect to shape and deliver complex solutions within a critical public health service.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Produce solution designs, architecture diagrams and low-level technical designs for prioritised workstreams.
- Design reusable APIs, service integrations and enhancements to existing platforms.
- Define technical requirements, dependencies and acceptance criteria for engineering tickets.
- Support technical migrations, ensuring data, network and security requirements are addressed.
- Progress architecture assurance and governance submissions, providing technical oversight throughout implementation.
N.B.
Candidates will have or be willing to undergo a basic level of security clearance prior to starting the role (5-7 days lead time).