Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. As a Lead Data Platform Engineer, you will help lead the development of backend services for a government client leveraging the latest commercial and open-source technologies. This involves designing, developing, documenting and deploying backend services with a focus on high availability, low latency and scalability. Duties & Responsibilities Design, develop, document and deploy new or enhanced features to our backend services that meet functional / non-functional business requirements Actively participate in the team's elaboration and estimation of user stories Build frequent, small releases to maintain the team's momentum Collaborate closely with other engineers in our cross-functional feature teams; ensuring that others can cover for you, and that you can cover for them Build, optimise and operate our Continuous Deployment pipelines Maintain operational responsibility for the services that your team owns Core Experience & Competencies The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or greater in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent of at least 5 years of working experience in a similar capacity. You will have demonstrated the following competencies to the proficiency level appropriate to the seniority of the role. JAVA programming experience as the core language, including Spring Boot. Fluent in writing JAVA coding. Experience with Kafka or a similar platform. Experience with Scala and Spark. Integrating with backing services, such as PostgreSQL, Redis or S3 Good engineering practices including continuous delivery, clean code, documentation, defensive programming, automated testing and code reviews Working in Agile development and/or DevOps teams Using GitHub/GitLab for source control Test Driven Development with appropriate tools and frameworks Experience in Big Data technologies Experience in Public Cloud services, such as AWS Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
03/05/2026
Full time
Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. As a Lead Data Platform Engineer, you will help lead the development of backend services for a government client leveraging the latest commercial and open-source technologies. This involves designing, developing, documenting and deploying backend services with a focus on high availability, low latency and scalability. Duties & Responsibilities Design, develop, document and deploy new or enhanced features to our backend services that meet functional / non-functional business requirements Actively participate in the team's elaboration and estimation of user stories Build frequent, small releases to maintain the team's momentum Collaborate closely with other engineers in our cross-functional feature teams; ensuring that others can cover for you, and that you can cover for them Build, optimise and operate our Continuous Deployment pipelines Maintain operational responsibility for the services that your team owns Core Experience & Competencies The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or greater in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent of at least 5 years of working experience in a similar capacity. You will have demonstrated the following competencies to the proficiency level appropriate to the seniority of the role. JAVA programming experience as the core language, including Spring Boot. Fluent in writing JAVA coding. Experience with Kafka or a similar platform. Experience with Scala and Spark. Integrating with backing services, such as PostgreSQL, Redis or S3 Good engineering practices including continuous delivery, clean code, documentation, defensive programming, automated testing and code reviews Working in Agile development and/or DevOps teams Using GitHub/GitLab for source control Test Driven Development with appropriate tools and frameworks Experience in Big Data technologies Experience in Public Cloud services, such as AWS Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. As a Lead Data Architect, with a minimum of 6 years of experience, you will play a role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our client's complex, critical high-profile projects. You will support the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor to a team of skilled data professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that data solutions meet their objectives Support the design, development, and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance, and scalability requirements Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security, and cloud computing Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems Utilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems that handle large-scale, high-throughput data Ensure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrity Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences Support the sales and pre-sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs Advise and support on breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolved Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, and security practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings Core Experience and Competencies 6+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large-scale, and complex projects Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus In-depth knowledge and hands on experience with Apache Flink for real time data processing Proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment Strong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plans Desirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of work Hands on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their 'services' and 'how' to work in the cloud such as DevOps centric approach Having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists Understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
03/05/2026
Full time
Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. As a Lead Data Architect, with a minimum of 6 years of experience, you will play a role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our client's complex, critical high-profile projects. You will support the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor to a team of skilled data professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that data solutions meet their objectives Support the design, development, and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance, and scalability requirements Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security, and cloud computing Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems Utilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems that handle large-scale, high-throughput data Ensure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrity Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences Support the sales and pre-sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs Advise and support on breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolved Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, and security practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings Core Experience and Competencies 6+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large-scale, and complex projects Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus In-depth knowledge and hands on experience with Apache Flink for real time data processing Proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment Strong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plans Desirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of work Hands on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their 'services' and 'how' to work in the cloud such as DevOps centric approach Having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists Understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
Principal Data Architect Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance or above is required for this role. If you don't hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Due to project requirements, at least 12 months Central Government experience in the last 5 years is strongly preferred. Aker Systems deliver secure cloud hosted solutions into the public and private sectors, we are rapidly expanding and are looking to hire a Principal Data Architect to support the delivery of innovative cloud solutions that meet the highest standards of data security and privacy, enabling our clients to operate securely and efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a Lead Data Architect, with a minimum of 6 years of experience, you will play a role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our client's complex, critical high profile projects. You will support the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor to a team of skilled data professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that data solutions meet their objectives. Support the design, development, and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance, and scalability requirements. Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud native solutions for batch and real time data processing. Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security, and cloud computing. Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems. Utilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real time data processing systems that handle large scale, high throughput data. Ensure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrity. Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences. Support the sales and pre sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs. Advise and support on breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolved. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, and security practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings. Essential Experience and Competencies 6+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large scale, and complex projects. Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus. In depth knowledge and hands on experience with Apache Flink for real time data processing. Proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plans. Desirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of work. Hands on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their 'services' and 'how' to work in the cloud such as DevOps centric approach. Having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists. Understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards. Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
03/05/2026
Full time
Principal Data Architect Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance or above is required for this role. If you don't hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Due to project requirements, at least 12 months Central Government experience in the last 5 years is strongly preferred. Aker Systems deliver secure cloud hosted solutions into the public and private sectors, we are rapidly expanding and are looking to hire a Principal Data Architect to support the delivery of innovative cloud solutions that meet the highest standards of data security and privacy, enabling our clients to operate securely and efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a Lead Data Architect, with a minimum of 6 years of experience, you will play a role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our client's complex, critical high profile projects. You will support the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor to a team of skilled data professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that data solutions meet their objectives. Support the design, development, and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance, and scalability requirements. Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud native solutions for batch and real time data processing. Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security, and cloud computing. Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems. Utilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real time data processing systems that handle large scale, high throughput data. Ensure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrity. Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences. Support the sales and pre sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs. Advise and support on breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolved. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, and security practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings. Essential Experience and Competencies 6+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large scale, and complex projects. Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus. In depth knowledge and hands on experience with Apache Flink for real time data processing. Proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plans. Desirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of work. Hands on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their 'services' and 'how' to work in the cloud such as DevOps centric approach. Having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists. Understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards. Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
Aker Systems delivers secure cloud hosted solutions into the public and private sectors and is rapidly expanding. We are looking to hire a Solution Architect to support our product delivery. The successful candidate will have a blend of High Level Design (HLD) and Detailed Design (LLD) experience around Security, Data, Cloud, Service and Solution. The role focuses on design from start to finish, incorporating technology, solution assurance, governance, and security (penetration testing). The candidate will be client facing and able to simplify complex designs for customers. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. If you do not hold SC clearance, we will support your application assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of five years. Duties & Responsibilities Research and develop high level and detailed solution designs Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences Contribute to technical Change Requests Maintain and monitor solutions against non functional requirements, design principles and patterns Support solution option analysis and provide architectural recommendations Maintain the As Is design against the build, identifying design branches to be included into the core Aker product set Capture the technology stack and map to the architecture Closely collaborate with and guide the DevOps and application development teams Core Competencies Skilled in designing distributed, event driven systems Experience in platform and application development Designed services that reside on AWS, Azure, GCP or hybrid environments Strong knowledge of agile development and modern CD/CI approaches Understanding of how security design is integrated into the solution design Will need extensive experience in: Delivery - designing, delivering platforms and managed services at enterprise scale, specifically bespoke software solutions, particularly in streaming and cloud native solutions Data - solving enterprise data and analytics problems using technology Cloud - hands on Public Cloud experience in either AWS, Azure or Google, both their services and how to work in the cloud such as a DevOps centric approach Security - having worked in sensitive data environments Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company paid medical insurance and life assurance Pension scheme Annual training allowance Wellbeing allowance Virtual GP service Employee Assistance Programme And more EEO Statement Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
03/05/2026
Full time
Aker Systems delivers secure cloud hosted solutions into the public and private sectors and is rapidly expanding. We are looking to hire a Solution Architect to support our product delivery. The successful candidate will have a blend of High Level Design (HLD) and Detailed Design (LLD) experience around Security, Data, Cloud, Service and Solution. The role focuses on design from start to finish, incorporating technology, solution assurance, governance, and security (penetration testing). The candidate will be client facing and able to simplify complex designs for customers. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. If you do not hold SC clearance, we will support your application assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of five years. Duties & Responsibilities Research and develop high level and detailed solution designs Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences Contribute to technical Change Requests Maintain and monitor solutions against non functional requirements, design principles and patterns Support solution option analysis and provide architectural recommendations Maintain the As Is design against the build, identifying design branches to be included into the core Aker product set Capture the technology stack and map to the architecture Closely collaborate with and guide the DevOps and application development teams Core Competencies Skilled in designing distributed, event driven systems Experience in platform and application development Designed services that reside on AWS, Azure, GCP or hybrid environments Strong knowledge of agile development and modern CD/CI approaches Understanding of how security design is integrated into the solution design Will need extensive experience in: Delivery - designing, delivering platforms and managed services at enterprise scale, specifically bespoke software solutions, particularly in streaming and cloud native solutions Data - solving enterprise data and analytics problems using technology Cloud - hands on Public Cloud experience in either AWS, Azure or Google, both their services and how to work in the cloud such as a DevOps centric approach Security - having worked in sensitive data environments Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company paid medical insurance and life assurance Pension scheme Annual training allowance Wellbeing allowance Virtual GP service Employee Assistance Programme And more EEO Statement Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.