Senior Solutions Architect Permanent Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 ( package) Location: Home / London Experience: Defence (MOD) / Secure Government, Existing Clearance (SC or DV) We are looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect for a global technology company. You will work at the forefront of cloud-native data platforms, engaging directly with high-profile defence and secure government clients to solve complex technical challenges. The role will suit someone with strong technical expertise, excellent customer engagement skills, and a deep understanding of the UK Ministry of Defence landscape. Experience working in, with, or alongside MOD organisations is essential - as is current security clearance (SC or DV). The Role: As a Senior Solutions Architect, youll work closely with technical and commercial teams to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions for mission-critical applications. Youll act as a trusted technical advisor to defence and secure government customers, guiding them through modernisation, digital transformation, and adoption of cloud-native technologies. This role combines technical leadership with pre-sales engagement - from discovery and solution design to demos, proof of value, and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities: Partner with account teams to understand customer goals and define solution strategies Architect secure, scalable systems across on-prem and cloud environments Deliver demos, presentations, and proof-of-concepts tailored to defence customers Act as a subject matter expert across data platforms, integration, and cloud architectures Collaborate with product and engineering teams to provide field insights Stay current on industry trends including AI/ML, data engineering, and cloud services Key Requirements: Current SC or DV clearance (essential) Proven experience working with or within the UK Ministry of Defence Strong background in architecture, software engineering, or technical consulting Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Proficiency in modern programming or scripting languages (e.g. Java, Python, Node.js) Experience with scalable, distributed systems and modern application architectures Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills A passion for solving complex problems and guiding customers through change Desirable: Prior experience in pre-sales or customer-facing architecture roles Experience with database platforms or data-centric solution design Familiarity with DevOps, containerisation, and CI/CD practices Certifications in cloud platforms or data technologies