Solution Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect who can work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions across a range of client engagements. The role requires strong expertise in digital technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise solutions, combined with a proven ability to align business and technology strategies.

The successful candidate will bring excellent consulting, advisory, and architecture skills, helping clients make informed technology decisions and define future-state architectures. Comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery levels, they will develop practical roadmaps and govern solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes and support digital transformation initiatives.

Due to the nature of this role successful candidates will need to undergo security clearance. To be eligible for this role you must have lived in the UK for at least 5 consecutive years with no more than 30 consecutive days absence from the UK. More information on SC Clearance checks can be found here 

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assurance of business, application, data, and technology architectures aligned to client objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing architectural guidance and technology leadership across digital transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and delivery teams to identify opportunities for innovation and evaluate solution options.
• Assess current technology landscapes, identifying risks, opportunities, constraints, and technical debt to develop future-state architectures.
• Define architecture principles, governance processes, standards, and best practices to support successful delivery.
• Create technology roadmaps and migration strategies across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, cloud services, AI, automation, data platforms, and industry trends.
• Facilitate workshops, architecture reviews, and executive presentations, translating complex technical concepts into business-focused outcomes.
• Support business development, pre-sales activities, bids, and client proposals.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned to business requirements.
• Stay current with technology trends, architecture frameworks, and industry standards to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

About you

• Experience as a Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, Technical Architect, or Technology Consultant, ideally within a consultancy environment delivering outcomes for a diverse client base.
• Strong experience advising stakeholders on technology strategy, architecture, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading architecture across user-centred and agile delivery teams.
• Knowledge of Government Digital Service standards, GOV.UK services (Notify, One Login, Pay), and National Cyber Security Centre guidance and security standards.
• Experience designing and governing modern cloud-native, API-led, integration, data, and enterprise architectures across one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments.
• Understanding of cloud operating models, platform engineering, DevSecOps, security, observability, resilience, and modern software delivery practices.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, Agile, DevSecOps, and Well-Architected principles.
• Experience using collaboration and delivery tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Miro.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior business and technical stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple client engagements in a fast-paced consultancy environment

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos
• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success
• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to excellence and quality

Who are FSP?

FSP is a leading enterprise transformation consultancy specialising in Data & AI, Cyber Security, Enterprise Cloud and Change Delivery. We help organisations modernise, innovate and grow through advisory-led consulting, deep technical expertise and high-quality delivery. Working across complex and regulated environments, we partner with clients to build secure, intelligent and resilient digital capabilities that deliver lasting business value.
Our culture is built on true belonging, opportunity for all and excellence in everything we do. Through our One FSP Playbook, we have created a shared set of values and winning behaviours that shape how we work, collaborate and show up for our colleagues and our clients. We are committed to creating an environment where talented people are supported, developed and given the opportunity to thrive, building a high-performing organisation where everyone can contribute, grow and succeed together.
Find out more about people and One FSP playbook:
fsp.co/about-fsp/ One FSP Playbook

Why work for FSP?

At FSP, we are committed to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.