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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

Salary: up to 60,510 ME15 Grade

Location: Council Civic Centre / Hybrid

Contract: 12 months FTC

Reporting to: Head of Digital & Products

Are you ready to design solutions that make a real impact? 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.

Main Responsibilities

Take a lead role in solution architecture, jointly owning overall design for key products, projects, and services.
Create and communicate clear solution visions and designs for complex, interdependent council servicesmaking technology choices and trade-offs that serve both business and user needs.
Ensure the technical integrity and consistency of solutions throughout their lifecycle.
Design services that span whole business areas, producing blueprints teams can follow to deliver digital transformation.
Design and own organisation-wide architectural visions, including for major corporate systems.
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).
Support and coach product teams to make informed technology choices within their services.
Lead on self-built council services, including open source code we share with the sector.
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.

What the Council is Looking For

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.
Ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences and influence at all levels.
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.
Professional certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) are desirable.
Personal attributes: Innovative problem-solver, strategic thinker, team collaborator, and clear communicator.

Why Join the Council?

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous holiday allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme membership
Competitive salary and a strong commitment to professional development
Opportunity to shape technical solutions at a digitally ambitious London Borough Council
Supportive leadership and a culture dedicated to creativity, inclusion, and collaboration

Application Process

If youre passionate about designing digital solutions and want to help shape the future of council services, wed love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 4 pages) to Jo Cumper at jo.cumper@loti.london.

Want to learn more? 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? Apply now and make a lasting impact for residents and staff.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Full-time

Job function

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Information Technology, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Information Services and Technology, Information and Media

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