Solution Architect

We are partnered with a leading Digital and Cyber Security consultancy, specialising in delivering private and public sector programmes that modernise the systems, processes, and technologies. They drive impactful change through advanced digital solution and are looking to onboard an experienced Solution Architect.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect focused on Data & AI to join our client’s dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of data-driven solutions and AI-powered systems, specifically tailored to meet the needs of public and private sector clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Govern enterprise-wide data models, pipelines, and AI frameworks for ingestion, storage, and processing.
• Build real-time and batch data solutions using Kafka, Spark, Kinesis, and Pub/Sub.
• Develop machine learning pipelines, MLOps best practices, and automated model deployment.
• Architect cloud-based data lakes, warehouses, and AI-driven analytics platforms.
• Champion compliance to data governance, privacy, and security standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Provide technical executive-level availability and aid to renewal in AI, ML, and scalable cloud data platforms.
• Define ETL/ELT strategies and optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency.
• Develop proposals in collaboration with the sales team for AI and data-driven solutions.
• Deliver RFP responses, PoCs, demos, and presentations to showcase AI capabilities.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on AI-driven innovation, modernization, and cloud adoption.
• Align AI and data strategies with business goals and engage executives and engineers.
• Act as a trusted advisor in making sure that AI and data solutions deliver real value.
• Represent the company in industry events, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Lead technical workshops, hackathons, and training sessions, creating a culture of innovation.
• Mentor teams on best practices in data engineering, AI model development, and cloud architectures.
• Design AI and data solutions for government regulation and security compliance.
• Partner with government stakeholders to address complex challenges using AI.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Expertise in solution design, data engineering, and AI/ML platform construction.
• Good with artificial and machine learning systems (Google Vertex AI, Azure ML, AWS SageMaker) and contemporary data tools (BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, Kafka).
• Good grasp of accountable artificial intelligence, ethics, and model explainability.
• Proficient in integrating artificial intelligence with APIfirst, microservices, and eventdriven designs.
• Experienced with end-to-end AI/ML solutions, governance, AI roadmaps, and regulatory compliance. Technical presales, proposal writing, cognitive services, and AI automation expertise.
• Engages senior managers in AI change; runs seminars and PoCs; offers business and government customers AI solutions.
• Well versed in public sector policies and compliance frameworks.

CERTIFICATIONS (Highly Desirable)

• Cloud certifications for instance AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, etc.
• AI/ML certification relevant to current industry standards.

BENEFITS*

• Salary depending on experience and background.
• Health Benefits: 24/7 GP Access, Counselling Services, Virtual Physiotherapy, Discounted Gym Memberships, Virtual Gym Classes, Discounted Private Health Cover, Eye Care Discounts.
• Wealth Benefits: Shopping Discounts, Debt Support, Money Advice, Free Credit Reports, Travel Money Savings
• Education Benefits: Learning Courses, Business Skills Training
• *Offered only to employees based in the UK.