Engineering

Platform Architect - Corsham _ Defence

  • Location

    Corsham

  • Sector:

    Defence

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Muskaan Bhardwaj

  • Contact email:

    m.bhardwaj@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH159228_1745404025

πŸš€ Platform Solution Architect - Defence Projects
πŸ“ Corsham 2-3 days/week | UK-Wide Hybrid | SC/DV Cleared or UK Nationals Only
Permanent Role

A large-scale technology refresh programme within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Platform Solution Architect to take the lead on designing and delivering complex platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
πŸ”§ Lead architectural design, configuration, and implementation of platform solutions
πŸ“„ Draft detailed technical statements of requirements
🧩 Define and assess architectures and business requirements
πŸ“ Produce high and low-level designs, including operating models
☁️ Work across private and public cloud environments (Azure/AWS)
πŸ‘₯ Provide technical guidance to delivery teams and customers
πŸ“¦ Ensure Agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban) are applied effectively

Ideal Candidate Profile:
βœ… Strong experience delivering Enterprise IT systems within the UK defence sector
βœ… Skilled in platform architecture and cloud-native solution design
βœ… Proficient in creating technical documentation and architectural artifacts
βœ… Excellent stakeholder management and technical assurance skills
βœ… Must be a UK national with SC or DV clearance (or eligible with 5+ years UK residency)

Perks Include:
πŸ“Œ Flexible hybrid working model
🧠 Strong learning & development support
🀝 Collaborative, inclusive team culture
🎯 Clear path for career growth

Interested? Let's connect and discuss how you can make an impact on mission-critical systems.