Solutions Architect
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Solutions Architect, designing and implementing solutions within the Naval Ships environment. You will govern architecture, drive standards, and manage the IT estate's long-term health.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement solutions across the Naval Ships environment.
- Govern architecture, drive adoption of standards, and manage IT estate health.
- Define solution architecture and design to meet project constraints and requirements.
- Provide Project Technical Authority leadership and design management.
- Requires understanding of IT/software development lifecycles and architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
- Opportunities for international programmes and digital transformation in manufacturing.
// Role Specification
Solutions Architect
Join BAE Systems and become part of a global colleague network, pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future.
Role Description:
As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of solutions across the Naval Ships environment. Your accountabilities include governing architecture, driving the adoption of standards, and managing the long-term health of the IT estate. You will work on international programmes, driving digital transformation into a manufacturing environment, joining a passionate and highly motivated workforce.
Core Duties:
- Defining the solution architecture and design for projects to meet business and system requirements within project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework.
- Capturing the as-is and to-be application, data, and technology architectures for assigned projects.
- Providing Project Technical Authority leadership, ensuring the solution architecture and design is as required and communicated effectively.
- Providing design management and governance through the operation of change and configuration management activities.
Essential Skills:
- Understanding of the IT/software development lifecycle (including methodologies like Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards, and governance processes.
- Proven experience in the design, development, and deployment of major IT applications and understanding how they support business processes.
- Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF.
Location & Working Arrangements:
This role is UK Wide with potential locations including Scotstoun, Filton, New Malden, and Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with 2-3 days per week on site. Please speak to your recruiter about specific options for this role.
Why BAE Systems?
Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Benefit from lifelong learning, meaningful work, and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contributions and enjoy tailored rewards, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We foster a supportive culture, embracing sustainable ways of working with a strong sense of shared purpose, where you can feel you belong and be proud of the difference you make.
Security & Export Control:
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, and place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform. Applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, typically needing 5-10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level.