Solution Architect – SFIA 5

Zaizi

Solution Architect leading the design and delivery of digital services for the UK's Public Safety sector. Collaborating with government teams to shape secure, cloud-native solutions.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £90,000 - £115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Solution Architecture and Technical Design, with a strong foundation in software engineering and hands-on development experience. Proficient in cloud-native architectures, security principles, and modern engineering practices, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across teams.

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Solution ArchitectureCloud Platforms (AWS)DevOps and DevSecOps PracticesIdentity and Access Management (OAuth2, OpenID Connect)Containers and Container Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringCloud-Native ArchitecturesSecurity ArchitectureProgramming Languages (Golang, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python)CI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeAgile DeliveryOpen Source TechnologiesDistributed SystemsTechnical Design

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencingProblem-SolvingContinuous Learning

Industry Keywords

Digital ServicesOperational ResilienceUser-Centered SolutionsEngineering Best PracticesEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoJavaJavaScriptKubernetesOpen SourcePythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture and technical design of secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions across multiple programmes.
Work alongside government operational client teams to understand complex business challenges and translate them into practical, user-centred technical solutions.
Support Agile delivery teams by providing architectural leadership, promoting engineering best practices, and helping teams adopt emerging technologies where appropriate.
Own the resolution of complex, high-risk technical challenges, balancing delivery, security, operational resilience, and long-term maintainability.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to shape solution options, present recommendations, and influence architectural decisions at senior levels.
Mentor and support other architects and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
Work across multiple customer engagements, ensuring consistency of architectural standards while adapting solutions to individual client needs.
Champion modern engineering practices, including cloud-native development, automation, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement.
Build trusted relationships across Zaizi and our customers, proactively identifying opportunities to improve digital services and deliver greater value.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solution Architecture and Technical Design
Strong software engineering background with previous hands-on development experience
Open Source technologies and frameworks
Cloud platforms, ideally AWS
Cloud-native architectures and distributed systems
Security architecture and secure-by-design principles
Identity and Access Management (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, IAM)
Containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
DevOps and DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
Experience with one or more programming languages such as Golang, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
Experience working within Agile delivery environments and cross-functional engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value.
Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%.
Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind.
Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure.
Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success.
Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service.
Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.
Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year.
Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave.
Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you—work-related or not.
Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career.
Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards).
Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.
Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.