Solution Architect-00138870
Job Title: Solution ArchitectLocation: Barrow-in-FurnessWe offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary: Circa £52,000 depending on skills and experienceWho we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.Job Description:As a Solution Architect, you will support business requirements and technology solutions, working closely with Business Analysts to shape and assess solution options that align with strategic roadmaps. The role involves creating high-level solution designs, identifying architectural risks, decisions and technical debt, whilst engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.Core duties:You will be working closely with Business Analysts to support requirements gatheringContributing to the development and production of solution options and selecting down to present to business stakeholdersYou will be supporting with Demand Management meetings to help route requirements appropriately to delivery teams or convert to projectsYou will be aligning any incoming demand to the functional and overall strategic roadmapYou will be Producing Architecture governance documentation whilst adhering to and following BAE principles and guidelinesSupporting with the production of high level designs to gain quotations from the IT service provider to support with the mobilisation of IT projectsYou will be responsible for identifying and recording Architecture Debt and DecisionsWork regularly with senior customer and supplier stakeholders and will be authoritative in such interactionsEssential Skills:Experience gained in translating business requirements into solutions and select down processPrior initial knowledge and experience gained within modelling and solution architectureKnowledge and experience of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)Competency gained in identifying risks and opportunitiesExperience in supporting the delivery of medium to large sized projectsThe IT Product Fulfilment teamHere in the team, we collaboratively support the business in all areas, bar engineering. That includes, but is not restricted to, Manufacturing, Finance, Commercial, Security, Site Facilities, which means you could be working in multiple capability areas at the same time with multiple stakeholders from different areas. Architects are supported by project managers and business analysts when working on projects or programmes of work within the Product Fulfilment team. The team also work closely with other teams, including data and analytics, product development, architecture governance boards locally and across BAE group.We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.A place where everyone can thrive:We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 11th November 2026We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-CB1#LI-hybrid
Digital Data and Cyber
GB-ENG-CMA-Barrow-in-Furness
11/Nov/26, 11:59:00 PM
At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries.
From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.
