4,322 Chief Architect jobs in the United Kingdom
Chief Solution Architect
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Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demandsnThe Role:nAs the Leidos UK Chief Solution Architect you will provide technical leadership and Solution Architecture services into the Leidos UK Office of technology. The role covers five key areas:nThe role covers five key areas:nProvide solution oversight and assurance for all major captures.nAct as solution architect lead for all Internal research and development (IRAD) investments providing guidance to Principal Investigators and helping to ensure IRAD is executed in a way it can be quickly adopted by target programmes.nMaintain the technical strategy for Leidos in the UK.nLead the development and maintenance of TechRadars; a tool to help select preferred and proven technologies within logically organised categories, promoting reuse and reducing the level of training required.nWork with programmes during mobilisation to identify solution elements that are valuable and should be captured and stored in our knowledge repository, LeidoScope, for reuse.nThe successful candidate is expected to have broad knowledge of a large range of technical capabilities and technologies including hardware, software, AI & Data, networks, cloud, IT services and cyber security.nWhat will I be doing?nWork in conjunction with the Business Strategy Director, business development and the Leidos Divisions to develop the technical strategy and roadmap for the UK. This includes understanding the technology landscape, defining the technology principles to be followed and working out the optimal investment plan for the UK to develop the business and establish key client engagements.nProvide Technical direction and Solution leadership on assigned programmes working in conjunction with programme management and business stakeholders and supporting the IRAD governance process.nInvolvement in Leidos Proposals and bids to undertake technical reviews of the design and bid material to ensure that the design is optimal, is implementable within schedule and budget and follows the UK technical strategy.nWhat does Leidos need from me?nExperience in defining the appropriate technical strategy and roadmap for medium to large sized mission focussed business. This involves engaging business stakeholders to understand their needs, justifying the strategy to get approvals, communicating it to the business and supporting the assurance of solutions designed to ensure it is followed.nIn-depth understanding of technology and technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across range of programs.nKnowledge and experience of core IT capabilities including Cloud, Infrastructure & Networks, Application including development, Data including database, analytics, AI and ML, ITSM including ITIL, Cyber Security, Automation.nHighly skilled at solutioning and designing complex mission critical systems and services which meet customer needs whilst remaining implementable within schedule and budget.nExcellent communications skills to engage with executive leadership articulating and justifying investment proposals and to provide technical direction and leadership to the OoT project teams.nExcellent written and presentation communication skills.nExperience carrying out technical solution reviews for large programmes and bids to ensure their success.nIt would be desirable if you had experience in the Logistics or Defence domains.nClearance Requirements:nApplicants must be willing to hold and maintain UK SC with the ability to be DV cleared if required in the future.nWhat we do for you:nAt Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:n• Contributory Pension Schemen• Private Medical Insurancen• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)n• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)n•
Dynamic WorkingnCommitment to Diversity:nWe welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.nWho We Are:nLeidos UK & EUROPE
– we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.nLeidos
is a
growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.nWhat Makes Us Different:nPurpose:
you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can
inspire
change.nCollaboration:
having
flexibility
to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.nPeople:
Leidos
empowers
people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by
enabling growth
whilst developing
. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to
be inspired
and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.nOriginal Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.nPay Range:
Pay Range £74,700.00 - £115,502.50
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Chief Architect
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Location: London
We’re partnering with a leading financial services organisation undergoing significant transformation. This senior architecture leadership role will shape enterprise strategy, drive delivery, and build a high-performing architecture function in a complex, regulated environment.
The Opportunity
Define and deliver the enterprise technology vision and architecture
Guide major transformation and value-stream initiatives
Partner with senior stakeholders and offshore delivery partners to ensure strategic alignment
Build and lead a delivery-focused architecture team
Influence decisions at board level while driving tangible outcomes
Experience Needed
Extensive experience in wealth management and advisor networks
Leadership of architecture functions in large corporate environments with offshore partner collaboration
A track record of delivery-focused transformation
Proven experience operating at executive and board levels
Why Apply?
High-impact role within a market-leading organisation as they enter a new phase focused on people and technology.
Clear pathway to a lucrative permanent leadership position
If you’re ready to shape strategy and drive delivery at the highest level, apply confidentially to learn more.
Role Details
Seniority level : Director
Employment type : Contract
Job function : Information Technology
Industries : Financial Services, Investment Advice, and Investment Management
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Chief architect
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Chief ArchitectnHCLTech is a global technology company, spread across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. We re powered by our people a global, diverse, multi-generational talent - representing 161 nationalities whose unique spark, perspective and boundless passion drive our culture of proactive value creation and problem-solving. Our purpose is to bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress for everyone, everywhere our clients, partners, their stakeholders, communities, and the planet. As a company, we are deeply focused on accelerating our ESG agenda. We are also creating technology-enabled sustainable solutions with and for our clients and partners. We embed ESG imperatives into every aspect of our business and ensure that the progress we supercharge is responsible, inclusive and beneficial to all our stakeholders in the long term. We have committed to achieving net zero by 2040.nTo learn more about how we can supercharge progress for you, visit Summary
To provide Enterprise Architecture Design solutions and technical strategies for Implementation and roadmaps for meeting Customer's IT and Business VisionnKey Responsibilities
To provide solutions for IT optimization| Business Aligned IT| Enterprise architecture and roadmap creation| transformation| Business/Product acquisition & mergers and APOnTo perform engagement level Delivery governancenTo provide solution in business transformation by participating in RFP/RFI; Due Diligence; Pre Sales support and Oversee POCnTo mentor technical and solution architects along with self knowledge up-gradation and learning
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UK Chief Architect
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Reporting to: UK Chief Digital Officer - Technology Group
The UK Chief Architect is a senior leadership position within the UK Technology Group, reporting directly to the UK Chief Digital Officer. This role is pivotal in shaping the architectural direction of our technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, customer outcomes, and Fujitsu's global vision.
As the UK Chief Architect, you will lead the design of scalable, secure, and innovative technology architectures across our strategic offerings, driving modernization, integration, and consistency across the enterprise. You will be the strategic custodian of our technology foundation and help manage the overall technology roadmap for the UK business.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Enterprise Architecture Leadership**
· Define and own the UK enterprise architecture vision and principles, ensuring alignment with Fujitsu global architecture strategy.
· Champion architecture as a strategic discipline, embedding best practices, governance, and oversight into all technology-led change programs.
· Lead architecture reviews and boards, ensuring designs are sustainable, value-driven, and customer-centric. Lead the technology change within our business.
· Lead, shape & inspire our technologist community (CTO/Architects), managing the community direction and standards.
**Support UK Strategic portfolio and Offering Development**
· Provide architectural leadership for the UK Strategic portfolio, including Digital Workplace, Hybrid IT (Cloud & Platforms), Network & Security, App Dev, Management & Integration.
· Shape and assure architectures for new and evolving offerings, ensuring they are technically sound and commercially viable. Platform Engineering, Data and AI.
· Serve as a key advisor to portfolio owners and offering leads, ensuring architectural integrity across the full solution lifecycle.
· Supporting the creation of a standard tooling ecosystem to support both offering creation, management and evolution.
**AI & Innovation**
· Collaborate closely with the new Head of AI and engineering leaders to support innovation in AI, data platforms, and automation.
· Embed architectural thinking into the early stages of innovation, guiding the development of modern, modular, and composable services.
· Support the development of Quantum and Advanced Compute (HPC/Super Computer) services into the UK Market
Technology Governance & Standards
· Managing existing/establish architecture governance frameworks and assurance processes to ensure design quality, compliance, and alignment with strategic goals.
· Define and manage technology standards, principles, and reference architectures, promoting reuse and simplification across the UK business.
**Collaboration Across Technology Practices and Partners**
· Work closely with global and UK technology partners (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, ServiceNow) to ensure architectural fit and acceleration of partner-led solutions.
· Provide architectural oversight for partner-enabled offerings and ensure integration with internal platforms and systems.
Strategic Guidance and Future Planning
· Help maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap for the UK, identifying disruptive trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities for transformation.
· Act as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, offering insights on architecture trade-offs, technology strategy, and investment decisions.
**Key Skills & Competencies**
· Proven leadership in enterprise or solution architecture, ideally within a large, matrixed technology organization.
· Experience of leading the technology change and continuous evolution within a company.
· Deep understanding of modern technology architectures, including cloud-native, hybrid IT, microservices, integration, and security models.
· Ability to balance technical excellence with business practicality, translating architectural principles into executable roadmaps.
· Experience working with global platforms and shaping architectures aligned with both customer needs and internal capability evolution.
· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
· Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with competing priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
· Extensive experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles within the IT services or systems integration sector.
· 5+ years of experience leading complex technical change
· Track record of leading architectural strategy and governance across complex programs and organizations. · Hands-on knowledge of modern digital platforms, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and integration technologies.
· Experience supporting offering development, portfolio design, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
· Experience with architectural certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Architect) are highly desirable.
· Experience in working across both global and local teams in a multinational environment.
**Achieve together We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Certified Disability Confident Leader, Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, and a signatory of the Race at Work Charter. We're also a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ inclusion.**
**We are people centric Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our inclusive community networks are led by our people and are instrumental in creating a workplace where diversity and innovation thrive.**
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UK Chief Architect
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Direct message the job poster from FujitsunShaping Talent Acquisition at Fujitsu UK&I - Wellbeing Champion within Fujitsu.nUK Chief ArchitectnReporting to: UK Chief Digital Officer – Technology GroupnThe UK Chief Architect is a senior leadership position within the UK Technology Group, reporting directly to the UK Chief Digital Officer. This role is pivotal in shaping the architectural direction of our technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, customer outcomes, and Fujitsu’s global vision.nKey Responsibilities
Define and own the UK enterprise architecture vision and principles, ensuring alignment with Fujitsu global architecture strategy.nChampion architecture as a strategic discipline, embedding best practices, governance, and oversight into all technology-led change programs.nLead architecture reviews and boards, ensuring designs are sustainable, value-driven, and customer-centric. Lead the technology change within our business.nLead, shape & inspire our technologist community (CTO/Architects), managing the community direction and standards.nSupport UK Strategic Portfolio and Offering Development
Provide architectural leadership for the UK Strategic portfolio, including Digital Workplace, Hybrid IT (Cloud & Platforms), Network & Security, App Dev, Management & Integration.nShape and assure architectures for new and evolving offerings, ensuring they are technically sound and commercially viable. Platform Engineering, Data and AI.nServe as a key advisor to portfolio owners and offering leads, ensuring architectural integrity across the full solution lifecycle.nSupporting the creation of a standard tooling ecosystem to support both offering creation, management and evolution.nCollaborate closely with the new Head of AI and engineering leaders to support innovation in AI, data platforms, and automation.nEmbed architectural thinking into the early stages of innovation, guiding the development of modern, modular, and composable services.nSupport the development of Quantum and Advanced Compute (HPC/Super Computer) services into the UK MarketnTechnology Governance & Standards
Managing existing/establish architecture governance frameworks and assurance processes to ensure design quality, compliance, and alignment with strategic goals.nDefine and manage technology standards, principles, and reference architectures, promoting reuse and simplification across the UK business.nCollaboration Across Technology Practices and Partners
Work closely with global and UK technology partners (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, ServiceNow) to ensure architectural fit and acceleration of partner-led solutions.nProvide architectural oversight for partner-enabled offerings and ensure integration with internal platforms and systems.nStrategic Guidance and Future Planning
Help maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap for the UK, identifying disruptive trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities for transformation.nAct as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, offering insights on architecture trade-offs, technology strategy, and investment decisions.nProven leadership in enterprise or solution architecture, ideally within a large, matrixed technology organization.nExperience of leading the technology change and continuous evolution within a company.nDeep understanding of modern technology architectures, including cloud-native, hybrid IT, microservices, integration, and security models.nAbility to balance technical excellence with business practicality, translating architectural principles into executable roadmaps.nExperience working with global platforms and shaping architectures aligned with both customer needs and internal capability evolution.nStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.nComfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with competing priorities.nQualifications & Experience
Extensive experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles within the IT services or systems integration sector.n5+ years of experience leading complex technical changenTrack record of leading architectural strategy and governance across complex programs and organizations. Hands-on knowledge of modern digital platforms, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and integration technologies.nExperience with architectural certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Architect) are highly desirable.nExperience in working across both global and local teams in a multinational environment.nEqual Opportunity and Culture
Achieve together We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Certified Disability Confident Leader, Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, and a signatory of the Race at Work Charter. We’re also a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ inclusion.nWe are people centric Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our inclusive community networks are led by our people and are instrumental in creating a workplace where diversity and innovation thrive.nSeniority level
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Chief Solution Architect AI | NHS England
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NHS England’s Data and Analytics Directorate is supporting the NHS to become data enabled over the next 10 years. Our vision is to put patients in control of their data and care, support clinicians, decision-makers and researchers with access to trusted, real-time and high-quality data.nThe Chief Solution Architect (AI) will lead and shape the future of AI within NHSE. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for overseeing the AI Factory, a critical function driving the development, deployment, and scaling of AI solutions that can truly impact our Patient and Staff experiences.nNHSE operates a hybrid working policy but we are open to applications for any office base location. There will be requirements for regular travel to Leeds and London offices.nColleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.nStaff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.nThis advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025nResponsibilities
Lead and provide strategic direction for the NHS AI Factory: This includes setting the vision, strategy, and roadmap for developing, deploying, and scaling AI solutions within the NHS.nOversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI solutions: From identifying opportunities and developing solutions to deploying, monitoring, and iterating on them, the Deputy Director will oversee the entire process.nEnsure alignment with regulations and ethical considerations: The Deputy Director will be responsible for ensuring that all AI solutions are developed and deployed in compliance with relevant regulations and ethical guidelines.nOrganisation purpose and guiding priorities
Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.nMaking the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.nWorking collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.nOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.nDelivering value for money.nAdditional information
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.nThis role is part of a Solutions Architect community and this assignment will be the first assignment. As business priorities evolve, the post-holder may be required to move to other solutions architect roles in NHSE.nThe post of Chief Solution Architect AI has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 30% per annum. Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review.nYou can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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Enterprise Solution Architect
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In this position you will be working closely with key stakeholders in the business to get a clear understanding of the As Is architecture. We need a person who can work with key stakeholders across the business and create a Target Architecture that is aligned with the business strategy to enable the business to create the capacity and opportunity to achieve their business objectives.
You will shape the development architecture to improve productivity and alignment with the needs of the business. As the architectural lead you will work with partners to ensure that their services are aligned with the business and IT strategy and integrates with the inhouse developments and core business architecture. This will ensure the solutions are compatible with overall strategy and roadmap enabling the removal of duplication and silo's of data to create a clearly focussed application architecture that addresses the current and future needs of the business.
This will be a key role within a growing organisation. You will develop the architecture roadmap that is integrated with the business, data and infrastructure architectures to enable the business to have the capacity to achieve their planned expansion ambitions.
This is an opportunity to join an organisation with an excellent reputation as an employer in a role where you can make a real difference and be a key part of creating an architecture to take the business forward.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
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Enterprise Solution Architect
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In this position you will be working closely with key stakeholders in the business to get a clear understanding of the As Is architecture. We need a person who can work with key stakeholders across the business and create a Target Architecture that is aligned with the business strategy to enable the business to create the capacity and opportunity to achieve their business objectives.
You will shape the development architecture to improve productivity and alignment with the needs of the business. As the architectural lead you will work with partners to ensure that their services are aligned with the business and IT strategy and integrates with the inhouse developments and core business architecture. This will ensure the solutions are compatible with overall strategy and roadmap enabling the removal of duplication and silo's of data to create a clearly focussed application architecture that addresses the current and future needs of the business.
This will be a key role within a growing organisation. You will develop the architecture roadmap that is integrated with the business, data and infrastructure architectures to enable the business to have the capacity to achieve their planned expansion ambitions.
This is an opportunity to join an organisation with an excellent reputation as an employer in a role where you can make a real difference and be a key part of creating an architecture to take the business forward.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
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