Solution Architect
Location: Preston or Frimley (hybrid/flexible working arrangements available depending on the role)
Salary: Circa £70,000 dependent on experience
What You’ll Be Doing
* Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework
* Capturing and defining the as‑is and to‑be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects
* Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose
* Providing Project Technical Authority leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively
* Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams
* Working effectively with Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying risks and mitigation actions
Your Skills And Experiences
* Experience delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables
* Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems
* Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
* Understanding of IM&T/software development lifecycle (including methodologies such as Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes
* Previous experience of technical leadership, e.g. acting as a Technical Authority
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plan, extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may limit eligibility based on nationality, prior nationalities, or place of birth. All applicants must achieve, at a minimum, the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required.
Closing Date: 5th November 2025
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology; Software Development
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