Location: Bristol (hybrid) Clearance: Hold active or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with a strong technical pedigree to join a global leader in providing technology solutions that drive innovation and solve complex challenges across various industries, with a particular focus on defence.
You will be central to decisions around platform strategy, cloud adoption, data integration, and multi-supplier delivery models, ensuring alignment across the full SDLC - from initial HLDs to support transition and ongoing optimisation.
In this role, you will be leading the full-spectrum architecture across:
Business architecture (process modelling, capability mapping)
Data architecture (data flows, integration schemas, MI/analytics)
Application architecture (COTS/bespoke solutions, ERP, WMS, TMS)
Integration (SOA, ESB, REST, XML, MQ)
Infrastructure & Cloud (AWS, hybrid models, containerization, networking)
Security architecture (compliance, assurance, identity models)
Hands-on with AWS (IaaS/PaaS), cloud-native design, scalability patterns
Working knowledge of ERP, Inventory, WMS, or TMS platforms
Experience with both bespoke software and COTS system integration