Solution Architect

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Do you enjoy using technology to solve customer problems? Are you looking for a role that combines your solution engineering and analysis skills with customer engagement? If so, then why not join Leonardo as a Solution Architect? 

Our growing Digital Services team delivers data driven applications and infrastructure to improve our current business, whilst also creating new opportunities for our customers in the UK and around the world. The Digital team is part of the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business, which provides innovative and invaluable support solutions to our customers.

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Solution Architect to join Leonardo to provide the solution architecture vision to a range of opportunities. This will involve working within a Campaign/Capture team, alongside our Business Analysts, to understand customer requirements and defining and articulating a successful solution using strong systems thinking skills. You will work closely with our product owners and developers to understand the current capabilities of the team and how that may contribute to new solutions, as well as using the team to help break down the design into costed work packages. You will also work closely with the wider Campaign/Capture team providing technical Systems Engineering and Project Management inputs to contribute to planning, scheduling and costing activities. You will also play a crucial role in managing senior stakeholders both internally and externally that will be both technical and non-technical in demonstrating and articulating the capabilities that the Digital Services team can provide.

Our team is located across the UK, and you can choose be based on any of our main UK sites. Leonardo operates a very flexible hybrid-working model that lets our people split their time between attending the workplace and working remotely. CS3 operates across the UK with key sites in Luton and Edinburgh. Regular travel within the UK, and occasionally abroad, will be required to support co-located working.

What you’ll do as Solution Architect:

• Develop architectures and design specifications in order to expand, define, manage and deliver the solution.
• Ensure where possible that solutions align with the teams strategy, current capabilities and technology roadmap
• Provide input to both technical Systems Engineering and Project Management to contribute to planning, scheduling and costing activities.
• Be a focal point for key stakeholders both internally and externally to build confidence and credibility for the team and the wider line of business.
• Identify opportunities to diversify delivery of our capability to adjacent sectors and assist writing the technical responses for new bids.
• Encourage Agile ways of working, coaching teams in best refinement practices, in both your own teams and in partnership with other teams

We’d like to hear from you if you have a combination of the following:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with a focus on digital solutions.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, including cloud computing, on-premises infrastructure, microservices architecture, and API design.
• Proficiency in selecting and integrating third-party tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in agile development methodologies and project management.
• Familiarity with security best practices and regulatory compliance in digital solutions.
• Ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions to business challenges.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience in or working with Business Analytics and Analysts
• It would be useful if you had:
  • Certifications in relevant technologies and frameworks (Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • Knowledge and experience of working in the Defence Industry
  • Experience of MOD logistics or engineering systems like MJDI, James and Gold
  • Knowledge of architecture frameworks and approaches e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, Archimate
  • An ability to organise teams to accomplish, prioritise and deliver value
  • Knowledge of data analytic and machine learning approaches

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell leave, additional ability to accrue up to 12 days flexible leave per year
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: