Job description: Location: Hybrid (Bristol HQ / Remote Working / Client Site Visits M4 Corridor and London)Salary: Competitive + Brilliant BenefitsSecurity Clearance: Must be eligible for SC (British Passport holder, UK resident for 5+ years)About the Opportunity:Were excited to be working with a fantastic client a specialist software consultancy thats helping to solve some of the UK''s most complex challenges across Central Government and national security.Theyre looking for a Software Solution Architect to join their friendly, fast-moving delivery team. You''ll be hands-on shaping technical architectures, leading agile teams, building smart backend systems, powerful data pipelines, and modern web apps all while making a real impact for Government clients.The role offers genuine flexibility with hybrid working, regular team catchups, and occasional trips to customer sites (mainly around London and along the M4 corridor).What Youll Be Doing:Designing and delivering full-stack software solutions from scratch.Shaping and reviewing cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, private cloud).Writing clear technical Statements of Requirements and operating model designs.Leading agile teams and making sure best practices like Scrum and Kanban are followed.Acting as a trusted technical advisor to Government clients.Owning projects from the early concept stage through to delivery and support.Staying ahead of tech trends and bringing new ideas to the table.Building great relationships with