Solution Architect

Leonardo UK
Bristol, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 104K

Job location

Remote
Bristol, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Service Design
Archimate
Togaf
Devsecops

Job description

  • Act as the technical authority for solution design across large-scale or multi-project programmes.
  • Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, enterprise principles, and secure-by-design standards.
  • Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
  • Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
  • Mentor and coach Solutions Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.
  • Represent Leonardo at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
  • Support business winning, including solution strategy, bids, and proposal development.
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Requirements

  • Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated solutions.
  • Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders., * Proven experience in solution architecture across multiple domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)
  • Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards
  • Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments
  • Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community, * Industry certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, ArchiMate)
  • Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy
  • Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation
  • Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches
  • Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits & conditions

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
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About the company

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