Solution Architect - Financial Services / Transformation
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Solution Architect Shape the Digital Future at a London Borough Council
Flexible & Hybrid Working | Lead Technical Solution Design Across the Council
Location: Council Civic Centre / Hybrid
Contract: 12 months FTC
Reporting to: Head of Digital & Products
A forward-thinking London Borough Council is seeking a visionary Solution Architect to lead the development of robust technical solutions that address complex business challenges and drive digital transformation across the organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the councils digital blueprintdesigning end-to-end solutions that align with strategic priorities, enterprise architecture principles, and evolving user needs. Working within a collaborative digital governance framework, youll guide the council on technology choices, ensuring integrity, value for money, and future-readiness across our digital estate.
Take a lead role in solution architecture, jointly owning overall design for key products, projects, and services.
Design services that span whole business areas, producing blueprints teams can follow to deliver digital transformation.
Make recommendations on which services to stop, renew, or rebuildadvising on build/buy/subscribe decisions and the financial implications of technology choices.
Engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to influence plans, deliver value for money, and help drive shared projects across local authorities and with partners such as the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI).
Stay up to date with emerging technology trends and proactively advise senior management on opportunities and risks.
Participate in procurement exercises, balancing technical and commercial options to ensure supplier compliance and value.
Proven experience in solutions architecture, ideally within the public sector and with some exposure to local government services.
Strong knowledge of local government functions, business applications, and the key challenges facing the sector.
Expertise in operating systems, databases, coding languages, and architecture frameworks and methodologies.
Experience making strategic technology recommendations and building business cases for change.
Knowledge of project management and technology governance processes.
Awareness of emerging technologies and trendsespecially in the public sector and platforms such as AWS.
Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent experience.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous holiday allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme membership
Competitive salary and a strong commitment to professional development
Supportive leadership and a culture dedicated to creativity, inclusion, and collaboration
If youre passionate about designing digital solutions and want to help shape the future of council services, wed love to hear from you! Arrange an informal chat to explore how you can make a difference as a Solution Architect in our dynamic team.
We are committed to building a diverse team and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Are you ready to help lead the digital transformation of a London Borough Council? Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Information Services and Technology, Information and Media
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- Location:
- Sundridge, Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime