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 (eg 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