Solutions Architect

Join to apply for the Solutions Architect role at i3Works Ltd. £45,000 – £85,000 + Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience. This is a key position within our business; we are looking for the right individual to help continue to grow our technology architecture capabilities and offering across our i3works business.

Overview: We deliver measurable value for clients across defence, private and public sector environments. We have an extensive range of service capabilities and expertise provided by our best-in-class team which we are seeking to expand. We are looking for a Technical Architect with experience in delivering public and private cloud solutions, utilising best practices to deliver a high quality and secure solution. Our Architects take a leading role, defining the technical solution and ensuring that clients use the most suitable cloud technologies to meet their project requirements. You will lead, guide and influence stakeholders and teams, utilising your design skills and technology background to deliver the best solutions. This is an outward-facing role requiring effective leadership and stakeholder engagement together with well-developed collaborative working practices.

Role: i3Works Architects are firstly great consultants, leading engagements with our clients to ensure we deliver their requirements to the highest standards. As a Solution Architect specialising in cloud technologies, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing architecture solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative, technology-driven solutions that align with business objectives. Your deep expertise in cloud infrastructure will be essential throughout the entire solution lifecycle—from initial design through to successful deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of complex cloud and IT solutions on time, within budget, and aligned to client needs.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate business needs into scalable, cloud-native architectures.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create and review high-quality technical designs and architecture documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Provide architectural governance and oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Recommend technologies and best practices to enhance solution performance and resilience.

Must have or be eligible for and willing to undergo UK Government security vetting (at least to Security Clearance level). Willingness to travel to client sites. Strong knowledge of technologies used to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions. Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Proven experience designing complex systems in secure or regulated environments. Familiar with a range of cloud programming and management tools. Experienced at delivering hybrid cloud solutions and migration of legacy systems into the cloud. Broad understanding of application architectures and supporting cloud infrastructures. Experience of describing a technical subject to a non-technical audience. Extensive experience of working with multiple stakeholders including end users and CxO level. Experience working in the Defence, Nuclear or the Public Sector industries. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

Role Location: Our people will be comfortable working in a hybrid environment. Attendance at client locations will vary in accordance with our clients' requirements. The ideal candidate will be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office and be able to operate from our client locations. These are typically within 50 miles of Bristol along the M4/M5 corridor. However, new clients are always coming on board, and our people must have the flexibility and desire to travel in support of the business.

Our Core Values & Behaviours: Our core values of being Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive really stand us apart from our competition. They are the central driving force of the i3Works’ culture, developed by our people and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

• Purposeful: Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to i3Works, stakeholders and peers.
• Driven to Deliver: Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for, and on behalf of, i3Works.
• Critical Thinker: Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, evidenced and defendable decisions.
• Dynamic: Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open-minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to i3Works.
• Skilled Influencer: Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of our values.
• Supportive: Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within, and outside of, i3Works.
• Role Model: Consistently leads by example. Acts impartially and independently, balancing personal and i3Works parameters.

Benefits at i3Works:

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance
• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company– rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).
• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)
• 5% company pension contribution
• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice
• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources
• Enhanced parental leave
• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)
• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels
• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with, if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.