Solutions Architect

The Opportunity

Lynx Recruitment is supporting a global consultancy looking for a Solution Architect (AI & Cloud) to help design and deliver modern, cloud-first digital services that directly impact the lives of UK residents.

This role is ideal for an experienced cloud architect ready to expand into AI-led architecture , with a stronger focus on data, automation, and intelligent systems . You'll play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and user-centred solutions while championing the adoption of AI where it delivers real value.

Working within multidisciplinary teams and government-aligned delivery environments, you'll balance innovation with governance, resilience, and long-term sustainability .

What You'll Be Doing

• Design end-to-end cloud-native architectures across applications, data, integration, and platforms

• Apply cloud-first and user-centred design principles to build scalable and secure services

• Translate business needs into clear technical designs and architectural decisions

• Shape data platforms, integrations, and automation capabilities

• Support integration of AI-enabled solutions (e.g. automation, analytics, LLM-based services)

• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are delivery-ready

• Define and assure non-functional requirements (performance, security, resilience, scalability)

• Provide architectural oversight across delivery and live service environments What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering cloud-based services (AWS, Azure, or similar)

• Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns (APIs, integrations, data platforms)

• Experience in public sector or regulated environments

• Interest or early experience in AI / automation integration

• Ability to balance innovation with compliance and delivery pragmatism

• Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

• Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF (applied practically)

• A growth mindset , with interest in AI-enabled and data-driven architecture