Senior / Principal Solution Architect – Manufacturing Applications Permanent Location: Bristol – Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Salary: £85,000–£105,000 + car allowance + up to 10% performance bonus Clearance: SC Clearance I'm currently recruiting for a Senior / Principal Solution Architect to join a growing technology company supporting complex Defence and Public Sector environments. You'll initially focus on engineering and manufacturing applications supporting the design, manufacture and lifecycle management of engine programmes, working across applications, integration, cloud, data and security. Key Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end solution architectures across complex programmes Provide technical leadership from concept through to delivery Define integration architectures across PLM, CAD, ERP, MES and enterprise platforms Produce architecture documentation, designs and technical requirements Provide technical assurance and maintain architecture decisions, risks and dependencies Work closely with Enterprise and Security Architects, delivery teams and key stakeholders Required Experience: Strong Solution Architecture experience within complex enterprise environments Experience working in Defence, Government, regulated or similarly secure environments Broad technical knowledge across applications, integration, cloud, infrastructure, data and security Experience with manufacturing applications or engineering systems Experience with Microsoft Azure and application modernisation Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable: Teamcenter or another enterprise PLM platform Aerospace manufacturing or engine programmes CAD, ERP or MES integration TOGAF or equivalent architecture framework Secure by Design and Defence assurance experience Clearance Requirements: SC Clearance JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior / Principal Solution Architect - Manufacturing Applications employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
