Solution Architect, Technology in London

Solution ArchitectLocation: LondonClearance: SC ClearanceWe are looking for a senior customer-facing Solution Architect to help shape and win strategic opportunities across our UK Central Government portfolio. Working alongside account, capture and bid teams, you will engage customers, develop compelling solution strategies, lead solution development and support major pursuits from early qualification through to contract award. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong architecture credentials with experience supporting UK Government digital transformation programmes and competitive procurements. ResponsibilitiesEngage customers early to understand mission needs, business challenges and transformation goals. Translate complex customer problems into practical differentiated solutions across multiple digital capabilities such as Data & Analytics, Cloud, Cyber Security, AI/ML, IT Service Management, Systems Integration and Digital Modernisation. You'll help assess solution feasibility, delivery risk, commercial viability and strategic fit during qualification. Support handover from growth into delivery so that commitments, risks and design intent are understood. Essential ExperienceWe need someone with proven experience working with UK Central Government departments, agencies or arm's-length bodies. You have a understanding of how UK public sector customers buy, govern and deliver complex digital transformation programmes. Experience with departments such as HMRC, DWP, Defra, GDS, Cabinet Office or similar. Cloud or architecture certifications such as Azure, AWS or TOGAF are useful but not a substitute for relevant experience. The role requires someone who can create confidence with customers, strengthen capture strategy and improve the quality of major bids. You should understand how to balance customer outcomes, technical quality, delivery risk and commercial competitiveness. You should have strong workshop facilitation, stakeholder management and executiveYou must hold current and valid UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Desirable ExperienceWe are particularly interested in candidates who have helped shape opportunities before formal procurement begins. Able to write clearly and contribute high-quality bid, proposal and presentation content. Knowledge of AI-enabled transformation, data-driven services and platform modernisation would be advantageous. What you need to showApplicants should be able to describe trade-offs they made between scope, cost, risk, differentiation and deliverability. Applicants should be able to explain a complex government solution in plain business language. Applicants should be able to show how they worked with capture, commercial, delivery and technical teams to create a coherent proposition. Applicants should understand that this role may move between accounts, opportunities and sectors as business priorities change. The role is aligned to growth activity, but deployment will flex according to priority pursuits and business need. This is not a pure delivery architecture role focused only on post-award implementation. You must be able to travel regularly across the UK to support customer meetings, Leidos workshops and other pursuit activities, with very occasional travel to the United States. At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Contributory Pension Scheme ~ Private Medical Insurance ~33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) ~ Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!) ~ Flexi-Time WorkingCommitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. Pay Range:75,800.00-99,800.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Farnborough, Hampshire, UKType: Full time