470 Software Architects jobs in the United Kingdom

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Join our Intelligent Infrastructure discipline and make a real-world difference, working on crucial projects for public sector clients such as, helping to define and deliver the architecture for the UK's largest traffic management system, developing the UK Connected Vehicle Services architecture, and supporting a national highway authority to create operational technology security architectures to 2030 and beyond.
**A little more about your role.**
WSP is looking for an experienced Enterprise or Solution Architecture Consultant to join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team. We provide technical professional services to transport clients throughout the UK and overseas to deliver tangible value for through technology enabled change.
As an Architect, you will take a lead technical role on projects to provide client facing advisory and assurance services.
Responsibilities:
+ Leading teams to deliver consultancy services
+ Working with clients and stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs and enable change
+ Collaborating with clients, partners, and supply chains to solve complex business and technical problems
+ Developing and documenting Architectures at various levels
+ Acting as a technical authority and providing assurance services
+ Planning and delivering work packages within a project or programme
+ Acting as an Architecture champion within our team and in our global networks, providing mentorship, support and guidance across projects and bids
**Your team.**
This role sits within the II System and Infrastructure business and will form a key part of the growing Data and Architecture Capability, which is our centre of excellence for digital skills.
Our Intelligent Infrastructure - Systems and Infrastructure team is growing rapidly to deliver exciting projects in areas such as connected and autonomous vehicles, next generation traffic control systems, 5G, and digital twins. We are developing our technology capabilities to meet these demands and have a number of opportunities for technology specialists to join out Data and Architecture consultancy capability.
The Capability team provides a community of colleagues working in and around technology to help you deliver effectively and support your professional development through training, mentoring and opportunities to really stretch your capabilities.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Undergraduate or higher Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualifications
+ Acted as lead consultant/architect and technical authority
+ Successfully lead a team to deliver technical tasks
+ Conducted discovery activities and working with stakeholders at all levels to understand their needs
+ Development and documentation of Enterprise, Business, and Application domains using established architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
+ Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to think creatively to solve problems.
+ Client-facing experience and excellent communications skills, both written and face-to-face
+ Experience delivering complex technology projects and programmes in waterfall and agile environments
+ In addition, it would be great if you have some of these as well:
+ Experience working with Operational Technology architectures (highly desirable)
+ Qualifications in relevant frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, COBIT, Service Design, Business Analysis, or ITIL
+ Experience in development of architectures in data, (cloud) technology, security or software solution domains
+ Awareness of UK Government policies, standards and initiatives such as the National Data and AI Strategies
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
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**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
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