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Introduction At RSA, we believe insurance is about people, not things. We provide our inspiring colleagues the support and opportunity to grow together, shape the future, and win as a team. We are going through a transformation journey, providing our people with opportunity to be integral to improving our service and delivering better products to brokers and customers. We are a proud member of the Intact family, we feel part of something bigger, with a presence in North America, the UK and Europe. We have a bold ambition to become the best Commercial Lines business in the UK, demonstrated by our recent acquisition of NIG and Farmweb, allowing us to scale by leveraging our combined financial strength and importantly ensure our people feel the benefits of our joint capabilities. We are currently recruiting for a Solutions Architect to join our established and experienced CIO team here at RSA on a hybrid basis. Your Role As a Solutions Architect, you will lead and support solution design activities and guide the implementation of a portfolio of solutions. Solutions include projects, products, systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services. You will have a deep understanding of business goals, objective and business outcomes, business capabilities, value-streams, and business processes. The solutions architect drivers the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks to support the development of technology solutions and ensures that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. You will create deliverables that articulates the design and deliver roadmaps for solutions - including systems (applications, processes and information), shared infrastructure services, and shared application services and components to enable and drive targeted business outcomes. About You You will have experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including application development, middleware, database management or cloud development and an advanced knowledge of Microservice and Service Oriented Architecture design patterns. The role will also require deploying DevOps and DevSecOps best practice including CI/CD automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, SaltStack, Terraform and Ansible. The Key Accountabilities for the role will include being able to Translate Business Strategy into Solutions Architecture, leading Solutions Design and Analysis, Orchestrating Solutions Delivery and Facilitates and Collaborating to Deliver Business Outcomes. You will be Trusted and respected as a thought leader who can influence and persuade business and IT leaders and being comfortable, experienced and accomplished at working with business executives, and able to push back in a professional and diplomatic way. What we offer you At RSA we put our people first. We have adopted hybrid working as standard, to give you a better work/life balance and an excellent flexible working mindset. That is on top of a comprehensive range of benefits, including pension contributions of up to 11% looking after you now, and in the future. We will give you countless opportunities to continuously develop, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts, the best the industry has to offer. You will be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Our employee promise allows you to shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us. About Us We celebrate individuality and it is important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves. We understand that home life is a priority and are happy to consider reduced hours or job shares. If you think you would be a great fit for us, but do not meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we would love to discuss how RSA could be the next step in your career journey. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to be considered under the scheme then please answer yes to the question Do you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme? in RSAs application form.Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact our recruitment team so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Job Title: Solution Architect Location: Christchurch or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Up to £77,500 dependent skills and experiences plus bonus scheme What the role has to offer: Within a world of evolving threats and where technology moves at pace, this role as a Solution Architect offers motivated candidates with the equivalent diversity to be creative and innovative, offering the opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of technology and helping to keep us safe. You will work as part of the Digital Intelligence team within BAE Systems, collaborating on the latest challenges facing our UK and international customers, brought together to influence requirements and propose new solutions in a growing and stimulating business. What you'll be doing: Designing overall military digital defence solutions that meet our customer and end-user needs Collaboration with bidding, sales and 3rd parties to propose solutions that are innovative, competitive, achievable and value for money Documenting high and low-level designs that align with customer requirements Writing compelling technical proposals to support bids and pre-sales Presenting solutions and ability to influence customer strategies and requirements Horizon scanning of current and emerging technologies trends and innovations Your skills and experiences: As part of the Digital Intelligence team, you will primarily bring technical expertise, creative thinking and domain knowledge to the Solution Architect role and your skills will include: Deep technical understanding in digital technologies and integration strategies with military platforms Strong natural ability to problem solve, research and make sound decisions in a timely manner Domain knowledge of military projects and programmes Familiarity with UK MOD and NATO Standards Commercial awareness and business acumen to achieve successful and profitable value for money solutions Excellent team player, with strong written and verbal communication skills To provide the foundations for the role, you will likely have achieved degree level education in a technology subject or equivalent through significant career experience. Your career will likely have provided exposure to UK MOD, NATO or international projects and programmes that build on your use of technology and ability to solve complex technical problems, while delivering on time and within budget. About you: Experience working within Defence A track record of successfully defining and delivering customer solutions Experience of working with account/business development teams Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The team: Solution Architects in BAE Systems - Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is a leading supplier of innovative and secure military defence solutions and services delivering to the UK and international customers and home to over 4,500 talented digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to understand complex customer challenges in a rapidly evolving world so that armed forces, governments and partners can unlock the digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 20th June 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AL1 #LI-Hybrid

AI Solution Architect Position Description Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. Our Solution Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. CGI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions to transform businesses. We are seeking a talented AI Solution Architect to join our team and drive the development of AI-powered solutions that meet our clients' needs. The AI Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing AI solutions that address complex business challenges. This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data science, as well as the ability to collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your future duties and responsibilities • Design and architect AI solutions based on client requirements and business objectives. • Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. • Develop detailed solution designs, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans. • Lead the implementation of AI projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and data science teams. • Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable. • Conduct regular reviews of existing AI solutions to identify areas for improvement. • Stay up-to-date with the latest AI trends, technologies, and best practices. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Proven experience as an Architect working on commercial Artificial Intelligence projects • Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data science principles. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. #CF-1 Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Job Title: Solutions Architect Location: Primary sites are Glasgow, Portsmouth, Bristol and New Maldon but other UK BAE sites will be considered. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to 75,000 commensurate with skills and experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Providing project technical authority leadership of the IT solution and associated development team, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Providing design management and governance through the operation of change and configuration management activities Capturing the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Working effectively with the project managers to support the development of the project plan, through assisting with the compilation, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying risks and approach to reviews Your Skills and Experiences Essential: Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g., TOGAF Understanding of IT/software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g., Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards, and governance processes Proven experience in the design, development, and deployment of major IT applications and how those applications can support the business processes Desirable: Technical knowledge of a range of IT business systems from Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) through design, engineering, procurement to supplier management and manufacture Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Solutions Architect Team: As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of solutions across the Naval Ships environment and be accountable for governing architecture, driving adoption of standards, and managing the long-term health of the IT estate. You will work on an international programmes and have the opportunity to drive digital transformation into a manufacturing environment. You will join a passionate and highly motivated workforce and a business that offers truly flexible working arrangements that supports a healthy work life balance and future development for qualifications and support. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 16th June 2025 Interviews take place w/c 23rd June 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-LM1 #LI-Hybrid

Senior Solution Architec 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Warwick Rate: Market rates (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a Senior Solution Architect We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with deep technical expertise and strong documentation skills to design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and project managers to ensure the successful delivery of complex technology solutions aligned with business goals. Key Responsibilities: • Design end-to-end enterprise-level solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. • Translate business requirements into technical architecture and high-level design documentation. • Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, and proof-of-concept initiatives. • Create and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, solution design documents, and technical specifications. • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with architecture standards and patterns. • Ensure scalability, security, performance, and cost-efficiency in all proposed solutions. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers and junior architects. • Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks for implementation. • Participate in RFP/RFI responses, proposal creation, and client presentations. • Align solutions with enterprise architecture standards and governance. Key Skills & Experience: Technical Skills: • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and design patterns. • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Solid experience with APIs, microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). • Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. • Proficient in modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, DXX XX XX XX XX). • Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware technologies. • Knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy best practices. Documentation Expertise: • Strong ability to create architectural blueprints, HLDs, LLDs, and solution specs. • Experience writing clear, concise technical documents tailored to different audiences. • Skilled in documenting workflows, process diagrams, and data flows. • Experience with documentation tools like Confluence, SharePoint, or similar platforms. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Description Solutions Architect Our Client is a leading global organisation with offices in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with at least 10 years hands-on expertise as a Solutions Architect. The key purpose for the position is to manage the applications and technology in the company. This includes Integrating products Managing Data Identity Management systems and software Enhancing existing applications Must have an excellent understanding of networks and infrastructure Must have excellent knowledge of the Azure environment and Office 365. This is key position with high levels of responsibility. The Client is based in Central London. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The rate is negotiable but will be circa £500 pd to £700 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

Job Description Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: • Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. • Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka • Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. • Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure • Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. • Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects • Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. • DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes • Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. • In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. • Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus • Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns • Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. • Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process • Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines • Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts • Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions • Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction • Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision • Bachelors or masters degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) • 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles • Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects • Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% • Familiarity with architecture modelling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary • Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level • Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions • Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: AWS Solution Architect Requisition ID: 121529 Location: London/Manchester/Leeds - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Grade: GG11 - GG13 Referral Bonus: £5,000 As an AWS Solution Architect you will be working with our customers to define and architect the functional blocks of AWS to support their Cloud adoption journey and beyond. This is a key role working closely with the customer. You will elicit customer requirements for cloud adoption and Cloud-native architectures, understanding the current eco system and how the cloud migration will fit into this. The role will define patterns and services that are required for a successful migration to AWS, and assurance that the migration is well architected. A key aspect of the role will be to endorse, support and maintain re-usable patterns for migration that will be built by the teams, utilising infrastructure as code so that future deployments can be delivered through automation and code reuse. It's an amazing time to join our team to help shape our customer's exciting cloud adoption journey. Not only will your team be directly making a huge impact upon the systems you work on, you'll be doing it for an organisation who makes a huge impact to the security of the UK. Core Duties Take on the technical lead role in migration enablement work. Work with the community of development teams, to deliver migration services using, common code, standards and artefact format and proactively drive collaboration, particularly where there are service dependencies Define and document AWS architecture for migration (baseline, target, roadmap, patterns, standards, reference architectures, etc), supporting a wide range of use cases Run architectural reviews of the platform at appropriate intervals to take best advantage of vendor technologies Pro-actively define, optimize, automate, publish and communicate deployment patterns for migration Support engineering teams in optimizing the migration path Escalation point for engineering teams in troubleshooting and incident management Driving the adoption of automation in the platform, using common methods with other platforms Documentation of deployed systems, scripts and other working practices to enable, re-use and support users across the world About you You will have experience in many of the following: Cloud Migration experience Experience in Cloud Platform Architecture with AWS, defining cloud reference Architectures and Cloud Patterns in a large multi-account AWS estate Plenty of experience in AWS and experience in solving complex business issues. Regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Experience with various DevOps tools and CI/CD tools Experience in AWS Security services and Network Services Experience with working within an Agile framework Good understanding of AWS security concepts and the goals of cyber security Good communication skills both verbal and written Motivating the team to use new tools to improve efficiency and breaking barriers to set new standards. It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Speciality domains (Security, Advanced Networking) A scaled agile framework certification, such as SAFe or Click here to contact this recruiter Managing stakeholders, including users and management Mentoring junior engineers and nurturing their passion for engineering Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. How we will support you Work-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office Youll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more Youll be part of our company bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About our team Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients. You'll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work-life balance. Most of all, we know teams who work well together also perform well. We'll do everything we can to ensure you have fun at work, and in social activities outside of it whether that's virtually or in person, as conditions allow. We have a rich history of working within National Security. In fact, we have over 40 years' experience of delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector, supporting them in carrying out their vital missions. More about BAE Systems You will work for a division of BAE Systems who helps nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We're a consultancy and products business and employ smart, motivated individuals who work together across a range of projects and products. You'll get to work on a variety of different systems for different customers throughout your career with us. We're passionate about Diversity and Inclusion in our workforce and the people you'll work with will reflect this. We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries in the Americas, APAC, UK and EMEA For more information please visit our website: -hidden link- Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be inspired. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Organisations with a remit to protect their nation, its critical national infrastructure, businesses and citizens, face significant challenges in countering the continually evolving and increasingly targeted cyber threat In this role the solution architect will lead the design and development of products for for national security propositions that include technology and services in support of international government missions, typically in national cyber, communications monitoring, anti-terrorism and serious crime areas. The role includes the following tasks • Technical design of multi component data processing systems. Understanding and elaborating system level requirements, working out a system level solution, breaking into sub-system requirements, working with development teams to refine the design, and generate estimates and risks - capable of judging when not to work out all the detail. • Documenting designs and estimates aligned to team best practice and taking designs through peer reviews, design review(s) and solution review assurance. • Writing content for customer proposal and contract documents, including requirements compliance, capturing the solution scope while also supporting wider solution aspects (eg delivery approach, commercial and risk). • Creates new aspects of design and solution, not just capturing what others suggest, yet doing so in alignment with existing solution patterns. Essential Experience and style: • Strong technical background in software, hardware or digital systems. Able to work above the detail typical in their past work, yet drop in to detail when occasionally needed. • Experience working on design or implementation of data processing systems, ideally across some or all of capture, processing, storage and visualisation. AI/ML -Big Data (Billions and trillions not hundreds and thousands of records) • Some experience and skills hands on with systems, installation, configuring, maybe basic scripting, debugging. • Some experience or understanding of analysing data, use of multiple data sets, search, filter and how to find something of interest. • Knowledge of IP networks, data and protocols, and broad understanding of cyber attacks over networks. • Able and willing to travel internationally several times a year, between a few days and 2 weeks at a time and at relatively short notice (eg ~1 month notice). Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top What you'll be doing: Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAES Submarine programme needs Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Develop and maintain and enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criterias Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with broad understanding and experience of designing and implementing solutions to support large engineering programmes Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Architecture Team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 1st July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid

Job Description Senior Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to be based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: \" Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. \" Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka \" Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. \" Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure \" Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. \" Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects \" Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. \" DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes \" Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. \" In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. \" Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus \" Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns \" Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. \" Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process \" Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines \" Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts \" Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions \" Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction \" Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision \" Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) \" 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles \" Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage \" Excellent written and verbal communication skills \" Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects \" Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% \" Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary \" Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level \" Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions \" Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £70K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Job Description Senior Solutions Architect We have a fantastic opportunity to work for a Senior Solutions Architect with at least 5 years proven track record as a Solutions Architect. The role is based in Leeds city centre office which has been designed as a collaborative space supporting hybrid working. You will play a vital part, within your domain of responsibility, supporting the business to understand their technology landscape and how it will assist them is supporting their needs and future vision. You will be decisive in proposing and agreeing solutions within the architecture community and proactively help project teams determine how your solution designs will be implemented by the individual delivery teams and support them through implementation. Lead internal and external teams to deliver the appropriate cost-effective and innovative technology solutions in a variety of technology areas Act as a subject matter expert within your domain of responsibility, as an advocate for the architecture team, and point of contact Match the business requirements to the technology, shaping appropriate solutions across multiple global and market systems Ensure various applications and systems perform to user expectations and are continuously evolved, improved and maintained Contribute to the production of application roadmaps to identify software end-of-life risks and evolve the technology landscape Contribute to assuring designs within the architecture team, supporting peers and mentoring the wider community Contribute to ensuring all IT change is appropriately governed and aligns to application roadmaps and the overall IT Strategy, Standards and Practices Engage actively in business development activities to maintain a holistic view of the portfolio of change, in order to stay current with most effective solutions to address them Experience we need from you: A technology subject-matter expert with expertise in software architecture and design patterns and practices, with significant experience with 'cloud' ecosystems Practical career experience to lead teams and resources in a matrix structure. Able to demonstrate relevant technical capabilities in areas such as mobile application architecture, CRM and other customer technology solutions. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of all phases of a project lifecycle and delivery of IT solutions for a medium or large organisation. Experience of working with international teams preferably within the financial services sector. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement as a facilitator, communicator, peer, and mentor. This is a hybrid role - based in Leeds. The salary will be circa £60K - £70K + excellent benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Our Client is a leading company who are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with extensive Netsuite OneWorld expertise. You will have a degree in Computer Sciences with additional TOGAF or equivalent certifications. Must have technical working knowledge of NetSuite OneWorld Financials platform, including relevant NetSuite certifications. Ideally have at least 10 years experience of system design/architecture in cloud-based solutions including a minimum 5 years in NetSuite OneWorld. Multiple Finance ERP systems implementations - in complex Regional or global brown-field environments. Experience of full software delivery lifecycle including capturing business requirements, developing solutions, user testing & training, post go-live support and optimisation. Experience of integrating Finance packages with other strategic solutions including CRM and eCommerce platforms. Experience of and/or qualifications in Project Management methodologies such as Prince 2, PMP, MSP and Agile. In-depth knowledge of MS Office toolset including Excel to an Advanced level. Must be a creative thinker, with the ability to proactively identify areas for potential improvement (process and functionality). Have the ability lead initiatives and solution enhancements. With confidence and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to translate business/operational requirements into effective and efficient systems solutions. Experience to manage conflicting priorities/complex workload. The NetSuite Solution Architect role will require an in-depth knowledge and use of NetSuite's OneWorld platform in a complex Regional or preferably Global environment - working with established, 'brown-field' operations. You must have extensive experience of all NetSuite financial modules is essential, as is their interfacing with other platforms. Based in Northampton, this role will require an element of global travel. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary/daily rate along with your availability.

Job Description Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Solutions Architect - Omnichannel/Customer experience - 6-month contract - Fully Remote My Customer is looking for a Solutions Architect to own and evolve their omnichannel commerce and customer engagement platforms. In this key role, you'll work at the intersection of business innovation and technology execution—bringing marketing, e-commerce, and marketplace strategies to life through smart, scalable solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will be the strategic IT partner for our B2C retail, commerce, and marketplace initiatives. You'll take end-to-end ownership of the supporting technology stack and processes, translating bold business ideas into practical, high-performing technical solutions. Key Responsibilities of the Solutions Architect Lead the Architecture for B2C Commerce: Take IT ownership of their omnichannel and marketplace ecosystem, continuously evolving the tools and platforms that power digital retail and customer experiences. Turn Ideas Into Reality: Partner with business teams to understand goals and pain points, then design and deliver IT solutions that move the needle—from personalized marketing to seamless shopping experiences. Champion Customer Centric Innovation: Identify opportunities to enhance customer journeys through smarter processes and technologies and take accountability for implementing them end to end. Define and Measure Impact: Evaluate the business value of new solutions and ensure success metrics are established and tracked. Guide External Delivery Partners: Coordinate with development suppliers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable systems that align with business objectives. Ensure Quality at Every Step: Oversee system health, testing, monitoring, and release management across the solution landscape. Drive Seamless Integration: Collaborate with internal teams to embed new tools and services smoothly into the broader digital ecosystem. Enable Operational Readiness: Maintain clear documentation and ensure smooth handover to IT operations and service providers. Skills: eCommerce and marketplace platforms Digital Asset Management MS Dynamics D365 Product Information Management (PIM) Point of Sales (PoS) The Solutions Architect can work fully remote with potential travel abroad - Travel expenses would be covered. To discuss this exciting Solutions Architect opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Power Platform Architect Location: London - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Grade: GG11-GG13 Referral Bonus: 5000 What You'll Be Doing We are seeking a highly skilled Power Platform Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. You will play a critical role in defining architecture, best practices, and governance, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions on Microsoft Power Platform. Define architectural standards, governance, and best practices for Power Platform adoption across the organisation. Lead solution design, ensuring alignment with business requirements and enterprise IT strategy. Develop and maintain reusable components, frameworks, and integrations with external systems. Provide guidance on data modelling, security, compliance, and performance optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring teams and upskilling Power Platform developers. Oversee the implementation of ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) strategies for Power Platform. Engage with Microsoft and third-party vendors to leverage the latest tools and updates. Drive automation and innovation by leveraging Power Automate and AI Builder capabilities. Define and implement a comprehensive Power Platform strategy and governance framework that will enhance professional development and support both citizen-led and supplier-led teams. Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Power Platform Architect or similar role. Deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. Strong understanding of Dataverse, SharePoint, Azure, and API integrations. Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, governance, and security best practices. Hands-on experience designing scalable and maintainable Power Platform solutions. Proficiency in model-driven and canvas apps development. Experience with Power Platform ALM, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers. Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Microsoft Power Platform certifications (e.g., PL-600, PL-400, PL-900) preferred. The team We work hard and often go the extra mile, but we recognise people's efforts and that everyone has a life outside of work. We encourage people to speak up if they want to rotate to a new project. Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offer employee share plan, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including including a green care scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.