Salary: £37,000 - 77,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience designing large-scale digital transformation solutions. Deep knowledge of AI/ML, data platforms, analytics, automation, and cloud architectures. Strong experience with AWS/Azure, APIs, microservices, integration, and event-driven systems. Proven track record leading solution design for major bids. Ability to communicate with CXO-level stakeholders. Familiarity with TOGAF, ITIL, Agile, Responsible AI frameworks, and architecture modelling tools. UK Security Clearance (SC) eligibility is essential (British Citizen, EU leave to remain, or ILR). Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end architecture design for strategic bids (cloud, data, AI, automation). Translate business and outcome requirements into clear, integrated technical blueprints. Define architecture vision across AI/ML platforms, analytics, automation, integration, and security. Balance innovation with cost, risk, and delivery feasibility. Act as the technical design authority across bid cycles. Shape digital transformation narratives with a strong AI-driven edge. Support bid writing, technical orals, workshops, and client deep-dives. Align all architectural elements with enterprise standards and responsible AI frameworks. Maintain traceability between outcomes, capabilities, architecture, and cost models. Support risk and assurance around data, AI, integration, scalability, and security. Work with commercial teams to model cost structures and justify ROI. Provide input into outcome-based, consumption-based, and fixed-price bid modelling. Ensure solutions are compelling, competitive, and architecturally sound. Support handover into mobilisation teams post-award, ensuring architecture continuity. Technologies: AI AWS Azure Cloud Support ITIL Security TOGAF microservices Architect More: We are a global market leader seeking multiple Strategic Bids Architects to support high-value, complex digital, data, and AI-enabled bids on a contract basis. This role is home-based with occasional travel to our UK offices in the Midlands and Hampshire. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a bonus, car, or car allowance. Join our team and help shape innovative solutions for the public service and defense sectors. last updated 24 week of 2026