Solution Architect

Exciting things are happening within the Digital Services Team at Derbyshire County Council, and we’re looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Strategy & Architecture team.

Following a major organisational and digital strategy review, we are investing in modern tools, innovative platforms, and new ways of working to support a large‑scale Digital Services transformation programme. Our ambition is to deliver modern, reliable and user‑centred digital services for the citizens and communities of Derbyshire — and you could be a key part of that journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their architecture career who has a foundation in technical design and wants to develop their skills while making a meaningful difference in local government. You’ll work on services that genuinely improve people’s lives — from social care and education to environmental services and community support — and you’ll gain hands‑on experience with cloud technologies, integration solutions, data platforms, and architecture tooling such as LeanIX.

We offer hybrid working and a supportive team environment focused on learning and development.

What you’ll be doing

As a Solutions Architect, you will support senior architects and wider Digital Services teams by:

• Analysing technical and business requirements and helping translate them into effective solution designs.
• Contributing to architecture governance processes to ensure designs align with our principles, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Supporting IT and business teams to apply best practice, emerging technologies, and modern delivery approaches.
• Producing architecture documentation and assisting in resolving complex technical challenges.
• Providing clear guidance and support to stakeholders across the Council, helping ensure value for money and user‑centred digital services.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in IT architecture or technical solution design.
• The ability to support large or complex IT projects with clear technical insight.
• Awareness of technology roadmaps and how they support business strategy.
• An understanding of Enterprise and Solution Architecture principles.
• Knowledge of datacentre and cloud technologies, patterns, and reference architectures.
• Experience using architecture tools (LeanIX preferred but not essential).
• A positive mindset, a willingness to learn, and strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Why join us?

Working for local government brings benefits that are hard to match elsewhere

We offer:

• 27 days of annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Hybrid working and a supportive team environment
• Commitment to your professional development, including training, certification support, and mentoring from experienced architects
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• And much more!

If you’re enthusiastic about developing your architecture career and want to work in a collaborative, purpose‑driven environment where your work directly benefits local communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd March 2026