Solutions Architect

Code First Girls • London, CA

15h • Remote

About The Position

Step into a role as a Solutions Architect with one of our client partners through the Mid-Level Accelerator programme.

Overview

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join a high-impact digital transformation project within the public sector.
This is a remote-first role requiring candidates to be SC eligible for security clearance.
You will operate at a strategic level, defining architectural roadmaps for a complex digital ecosystem while ensuring delivery teams adhere to core technical principles.

Requirements

• Architectural Expertise: Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex enterprise environments
• Engineering Foundation: Strong background in modern application architectures, including microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (ideally AWS), including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security control
• Security & Resilience: Deep understanding of threat modelling, authentication patterns, and observability
• Modern Development: Familiarity with languages such as Ruby, Python, or Java, alongside CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation
• Communication: Exceptional ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite)
• Knowledge of UK government digital service standards and assurance processes
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or event-driven architectural approaches
• Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively define and maintain the long-term architectural roadmap for digital systems
• Maintain a holistic view of the service ecosystem to identify technical dependencies, risks, and opportunities
• Represent architecture in governance forums, supporting prioritisation, risk discussions, and assurance reviews
• Contribute to the development of architectural patterns, principles, and standards to ensure directorate-wide consistency
• Create high-quality architectural artefacts, including C4/UML diagrams, data flows, and migration pathways
• Provide expert oversight to ensure services are robust, secure, scalable, and maintainable
• Evaluate technology options, assessing impacts across infrastructure, data, security, and operations
• Mentor and coach tech leads and senior engineers to support capability development
• Translate complex architectural concepts into clear terms for senior stakeholders
• Facilitate alignment between technical and business leaders to balance strategic direction with delivery needs
• Champion inclusive working practices and support diversity within engineering roles

Benefits

• Benefits - vary per client, but are competitive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed