Location
Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster.

Hours
Full Time - standard council working hours.

Salary
£76,872 per annum.

About the Role
As a Solution Architect at Westminster City Council, you will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful change that improves outcomes for residents, businesses, visitors, and staff across Westminster. Working within the Digital and Innovation team, you will design end-to-end solutions for complex services, ensuring compliance with architectural strategy and standards. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with suppliers and delivery teams to prioritise value for money and accessibility, translating user and business needs into effective designs. You will provide expert recommendations on service lifecycle decisions such as stopping, degrading, renewing, or rebuilding services, while maintaining technical integrity and consistency throughout each solution's lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community and be part of an agile, innovative service shaping the future of Westminster.

Experience
An established professional with extensive knowledge of solution architecture, relevant technologies, tools, platforms, best practices, industry trends, and risks. Proven experience delivering designs, patterns, and decisions within an agile development environment. Strong understanding of modern technology practices including infrastructure, hosting, platforms, integration, and the environmental footprint of technology.

About you
Excellent communicator capable of explaining complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative, proactive, highly organised, and passionate about improving the Council’s technology suite for the benefit of Westminster’s community. Committed to diversity and inclusion, with a willingness to support and engage with positive action initiatives. This role is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience in solution architecture or related fields are expected. A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends is essential.