Solutions Architect

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter.

As a Solutions Architect, you will design robust, secure and scalable solutions within Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. You will translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end architecture designs covering applications, APIs, data platforms and integrations. You will ensure alignment with GDS standards, Technology Code of Practice and public sector governance frameworks. You will support multi-cloud portability considerations where required and ensure reusable architecture patterns that future-proof digital estate.

You will provide architectural leadership, assurance and mentoring to strengthen in-house capability.

Google Cloud Platform services, API management platforms such as Apigee, Python and web application frameworks, Postgre

SQL, Terraform, Kubernetes or Cloud Run, secure architecture design principles

• Design end-to-end cloud-native solutions aligned to functional and non-functional requirements
• Ensure security, scalability and resilience across application and data architectures
• Define reusable architecture patterns and promote future-proof design principles
• Provide assurance through technical design reviews and governance boards
• Support API life cycle design and integration within GCP environments
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architectural alignment throughout implementation
• Lead mentoring and capability development initiatives

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.