Average Systems Architect salary in Birmingham

** Important note - Candidates must be eligible for UK Government security clearance. ** Gleeson Recruitment Group have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Solutions Architect to join and exciting and growing business based in the heart of Birmingham. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. This role is ideally suited to a pragmatic architect with proven cloud architecture experience who is equally comfortable leading design workshops as they are on the command line troubleshooting or implementing infrastructure. You will be instrumental in designing and deploying secure, scalable solutions across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and enterprise IBM applications. This role directly supports the businesses growing focus on facilities and asset management solutions, bringing architectural leadership and technical depth to complex client environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and deployment of hybrid and cloud-native solutions on Azure and AWS, integrating with IBM platforms and third-party services. Architect and implement high-availability enterprise deployments in a cloud setting including SaaS, IaaS, hybrid-cloud. Engage in infrastructure delivery where required: command line configuration, server provisioning, cloud resource setup, and performance tuning. Champion "Security by Design", embedding secure architectural principles across all layers. Act as solution lead across bids, client engagements, and project delivery.Produce architecture deliverables: HLDs, LLDs, reference architectures, and operational runbooks. Support system upgrades, migrations, automation (Terraform, Ansible), and containerisation initiatives (Docker/Kubernetes). Collaborate across disciplines (network, app, security, data) to ensure integrated solution delivery. Mentor junior consultants and architects, and contribute to practice capability development. Define and maintain architecture governance processes, including design authority reviews and architectural sign-off. Engage directly with C-level stakeholders to translate business goals into scalable, secure technical solutions. Act as technical design authority on complex programmes, managing cross functional architecture dependencies. Contribute to bid responses and proposals, including architecture modelling, risk identification, and technical cost estimation. Understanding of serverless computing models (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and when to apply them. Experience in designing or supporting event-driven architectures using services like Amazon SNS/SQS, EventBridge, or Azure Service Bus. Essential Skills and Experience 5+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture and hands-on infrastructure delivery. Proven experience designing solutions on AWS and Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, IAM technologies, and networking components. Proven experience working within highly secure environments and within structured security frameworks including ISO27001:2022, Cyber Essentials+, NIST CSF, and NCSC CAF. Strong working knowledge of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) administration and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python). Working knowledge of RH OpenShift technologies.Experience supporting or deploying a number of proprietary databases including, but not limited to: IBM DB2, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB. Ability to act as a technical SME and lead on infrastructure builds, integrations, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with security architecture principles (zero trust, IAM, encryption,hardening, patching). Exposure to infrastructure automation and DevOps practices (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines). Experience with system design within regulated or security-conscious environments. Desirable Qualifications and Experience AWS or Azure certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect). TOGAF, SABSA, IAF or equivalent architecture qualification.Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).Exposure to enterprise integration patterns and middleware technologies.Experience in public sector organisations and technical design/implementation. Additional Notes Candidates must be eligible for UK Government security clearance.This is a client-facing role and may involve occasional travel to customer sites.Training on IBM applications will be provided; prior experience is an advantage but not mandatory. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Senior Business Architect c. £90,000 per annum Bedford Based Hybrid Working 12-months with an option to extend to 18 months FTC As a Senior Business Architect at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), you will be instrumental in shaping the future of the organisation as we evolve into a more customer-focused, modern, and outcomes-driven organisation that can deliver at pace. This role sits at the heart of our transformation journey, ensuring that our operating model, systems, and services are designed to deliver maximum value to the people we serve. This role will play a key part in aligning strategic goals, digital delivery, and operational execution. You will work across teams, directorates, and services to map and analyse business capabilities, processes, and systems - identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and innovation, and drive continuous improvement. Through a holistic and strategic lens, you will lead on defining and embedding an enterprise-wide view of our future operating model and transformation roadmap. In this role, you will be responsible for: Business Architecture & Operating Model Development Design and maintain a business architecture framework that aligns with MaPS’ strategic objectives and digital transformation ambitions.Define, map, and optimise business capabilities, processes, and value streams to support the delivery of integrated, customer-focused services.Lead the development and evolution of target operating models that promote efficiency, agility, and improved outcomes for customers. Strategic Alignment & Transformation Collaborate closely with teams across strategy, technology, customer delivery, data, insight, and service design to ensure alignment between business strategy and operational delivery.Support the integration of the Pensions Dashboards Service (PDS) by establishing a clear, end-to-end view of how it fits within MaPS’ wider service ecosystem.Identify and shape transformation opportunities that enhance organisational performance and enable more effective, user-centred services. Governance & Assurance Develop and embed business design principles and frameworks to guide decision-making and delivery across the organisation.Ensure all transformation initiatives are underpinned by a robust understanding of business impacts, interdependencies, and risks.Provide business architecture assurance to maintain coherence and consistency across programmes, projects, and change activity. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Act as a strategic connector between business, digital, and enabling teams across the organisation to ensure a cohesive approach to service and capability design.Translate complex architectural and transformation concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.Champion a culture of continuous improvement by using business architecture insights to inform decisions and drive change across MaPS. Essential Skills and Experience Demonstrated experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or operating model design within a complex organisation.Proven ability to map and optimise business capabilities, processes, and value streams to enable strategic transformation.Strong understanding of digital services and customer-centric operating models.Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence at senior leadership levels.A strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to turn long-term vision into pragmatic, actionable plans.Experience working in public sector, regulatory, or similarly complex and multi-stakeholder environments. About MaPS At MaPS, we help people - particularly those most in need - to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. We’re not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: - Caring - We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform.Connecting - We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact. Our inclusive working environment By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks, including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity. What Money and Pensions Service can offer you? Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank HolidaysPension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trainsCycle to work SchemeSubsidised eye test & flu jabsLife assurance schemeGive as you earn schemeEmployee assistance programme (EAP)PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) Enhanced family and sick payPaid volunteering (2 days a year)Recognition SchemeDiscounts portal to numerous retailers At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. Most of our roles can operate on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs. Selection Process: Stage 1 - Recruiter will review your CV and if successful, will look to arrange a call if deemed suitable. Stage 2 - If successful at stage 1, CV will be submitted to hiring manager and a decision will be made as to whether to take candidate to interview stage or not. Stage 3 - interview stage will be a one stage virtual interview process. Job Reference: MaPS00830 Close Date: 30/04/2025

Job Title: Architect Ref: BM618 Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the West Midlands leading Architectural practices who provide award winning design services to the residential sector. They are on the lookout for an experienced and qualified Architect to hit the ground running for their Birmingham offices. To be successful in applying for the role of Architect, it is essential that you are ARB registered, with strong post qualification experience as an Architect within a UK practice. The individual will have demonstratable experience working across all RIBA stages on residential projects, as well as possessing proficiency with Revit. The successful individual will need to be able to demonstrate strong technical detailing and drawing skills. Benefits for the role of Architect include a highly competitive salary, pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, continuous professional development training, and personal development. Skills, experience, and responsibilities for the role of Architect: ARB registeredSuccessfully completed your RIBA part 1, 2, and 3 qualificationsProficient with RevitStrong post qualification experience as an Architect within a UK practiceExperience working across all RIBA work stagesExperience managing projects within the residential sector independentlyStrong attention to detailExcellent communication and organisational skillsLive within a commutable distance to the Birmingham area If This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on or email . There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role.