Lead Solution Architect
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Occupation Type
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,900
(£28.15 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Closing date: 22 March 2026
Exciting things continue to happen within the Digital Services Team at Derbyshire County Council, and we’re now looking for an exceptional Lead Solutions Architect to help shape, govern, and drive forward our enterprise‑wide technical landscape.
Following a major organisational and digital strategy review, we’re investing in modern tools, innovative platforms, and new ways of working to deliver a large‑scale transformation programme. Our ambition is to build modern, reliable, secure, and user‑centred digital services for Derbyshire’s communities, and this senior role is central to achieving that vision.
As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the Strategy & Architecture function. You’ll define and assure architectural direction across complex programmes, mentor architects, set standards, strengthen governance, and ensure our technology decisions align with Council strategy, organisational priorities, and public value.
What You'll Do
Exciting things continue to happen within the Digital Services Team at Derbyshire County Council, and we’re now looking for an exceptional Lead Solutions Architect to help shape, govern, and drive forward our enterprise‑wide technical landscape.
Following a major organisational and digital strategy review, we’re investing in modern tools, innovative platforms, and new ways of working to deliver a large‑scale transformation programme. Our ambition is to build modern, reliable, secure, and user‑centred digital services for Derbyshire’s communities, and this senior role is central to achieving that vision.
As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the Strategy & Architecture function. You’ll define and assure architectural direction across complex programmes, mentor architects, set standards, strengthen governance, and ensure our technology decisions align with Council strategy, organisational priorities, and public value.
What You'll Do
- Lead the technical design of enterprise systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions at all levels of the organisation.
Extensive experience in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture, including:
- Applying and maturing Enterprise Architecture frameworks across large organisations.
- Leading technical design functions and assuring complex IT or digital delivery programmes.
- Managing and developing skilled technical teams, promoting a high‑performance, customer‑first culture.
- Expert-level communication across technical and non‑technical audiences, influencing outcomes at all levels.
- Ability to define and evolve architectural strategy, patterns, roadmaps, principles, and governance models.
- Expertise in designing systems with high levels of business and technical complexity and risk.
- Deep understanding of architectural patterns, capabilities, technologies and how they drive organisational change.
- Strong leadership skills — inspiring, motivating and developing colleagues while driving continuous improvement.
- Relevant degree or recognised IT qualification, or substantial senior-level experience.
- Professional architecture or management certifications (TOGAF, ITIL, Agile/Scrum) are desirable.
Working for local government offers benefits and stability few sectors can match. We offer:
Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 30 March 2026
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years’ service
- Flexi time, supporting work-life balance with up to 2 additional days leave per month
- A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
- Hybrid working and a supportive team culture
- Strong commitment to professional development, including access to training, certification pathways, mentoring, and architecture communities of practice
- Cycle to work scheme and discounts at selected leisure centres
- And much more
Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 30 March 2026