Job description:
Location: Hybrid (Bristol HQ / Remote Working / Client Site Visits M4 Corridor & London)Salary: Competitive + Brilliant BenefitsSecurity Clearance: Must be eligible for SC (British Passport holder, UK resident for 5+ years)
About the Opportunity:
Were excited to be working with a fantastic client a specialist software consultancy thats helping to solve some of the UK's most complex challenges across Central Government and national security.
Theyre looking for a Software Solution Architect to join their friendly, fast-moving delivery team. You'll be hands-on shaping technical architectures, leading agile teams, building smart backend systems, powerful data pipelines, and modern web apps all while making a real impact for Government clients.
The role offers genuine flexibility with hybrid working, regular team catchups, and occasional trips to customer sites (mainly around London and along the M4 corridor).
What Youll Be Doing:
Designing and delivering full-stack software solutions from scratch.
Shaping and reviewing cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, private cloud).
Writing clear technical Statements of Requirements and operating model designs.
Leading agile teams and making sure best practices like Scrum and Kanban are followed.
Acting as a trusted technical advisor to Government clients.
Owning projects from the early concept stage through to delivery and support.
Staying ahead of tech trends and bringing new ideas to the table.
Building great relationships with clients and guiding your team to success.
Important:You'll need to be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance (British Citizen, living in the UK continuously for the past 5 years).Why Youll Love It Here:
Flexi-time: 37.5 hours a week work your hours when it suits you.
Hybrid Life: Work from home, from the office, or a bit of both your call!
Learning & Development:
5 days a year for external training
Your own career coach
Innovation guilds to share knowledge and ideas
A Brilliant Culture:
Regular socials, annual summer parties, and team away days
An inclusive, supportive, and energetic workplace
A Place Where Everyone Belongs:
Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. Theyre committed to making the recruitment process accessible for everyone so if you need adjustments, just let us know.
Ready to make your next move?
Wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of Government tech!
Qualifications:
What We're Looking For:
Experienced Software or Solutions Architect whos worked across a variety of technical projects.
Strong full-stack technical knowledge, with a real passion for cloud-native development.
Great at working directly with clients, translating needs into technical solutions.
Leadership skills to guide engineers and inspire teams.
Consultancy experience or previous work with Government clients would be a real bonus.
Comfortable working with open-source tech and keeping up with the latest innovations.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Top Benefits:
Matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : £ 80000
Salary Max : £ 95000
Currency Type : GBP