Solution ArchitectPermanentLocation: Home / Bristol (2 Days Onsite)Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 (+ benefits & travel expenses)Skills: SC Clearance, Integration Architecture, Solution Architecture, APIs, Event-Driven ArchitectureWe are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Solution Architect with a strong Integration Architecture background to join a major Central Government programme.This is a permanent opportunity working across a complex, multi-supplier technology environment, helping to define integration strategy, architectural standards and solution designs across a broad enterprise landscape.We are open to candidates at different levels of seniority. This could suit a technically strong Solution Architect with deep integration expertise, or a more senior architect looking to take greater ownership of architecture, governance and stakeholder engagement.This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work onsite 2 days a week in Bristol.Key ResponsibilitiesLead solution and integration architecture across complex enterprise environmentsDefine integration approaches covering APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture and data integrationDevelop architecture standards, principles and governance artefactsProduce clear architecture models and technical guidanceWork closely with delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholdersEnsure solutions align with security, regulatory and architectural standardsSupport architectural governance and decision-making across the programmeSkills & ExperienceProven experience as a Solution Architect, Integration Architect, Enterprise Architect or Senior Technical ArchitectStrong background in enterprise-scale integration architectureExperience with:API-led integrationEvent-driven architectureMessaging and service-oriented architecturesData integration and synchronisationExperience producing architecture models, standards and governance documentationStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience working in complex, secure or highly regulated environmentsExperience using Sparx Enterprise ArchitectArchiMate experience would be highly advantageousPrevious Central Government or Defence experience would be beneficialYou must currently hold active SC Clearance.TPBN1_UKTJ