Principal Solution Architect – Derbyshire County Council

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Exciting things are happening within the Digital Services Team at Derbyshire County Council and we’re looking for a Principal Solutions Architect to join our Strategy and Architecture team. This role will be pivotal in helping us deliver our Digital Services transformation programme and support key services to the citizens and communities of Derbyshire.

The Digital Services Team is contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire, and we work on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Solutions Architecture Service area and ensure the availability of IT systems, solutions and data that meet the business requirements across the Council
• Be responsible for managing and mentoring a small team of Solutions Architects
• Provide professional expertise and knowledge within the Enterprise Architecture Service Area enabling Digital Services to provide pro‑active and agile services
• Take active part in the Architecture Governance process to ensure solution compliance with the relevant Architecture Principles, roadmaps and technology standards
• Support multiple IT and business teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies
• Be responsible for solving complex and high‑risk issues and delivering architecture design documentation
• Provide expert advice and support to a range of stakeholders regarding Digital services, ensuring customer requirements are met and best value for money is obtained for the Council

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing a Solutions Architecture function in a large complex organisation
• Proven experience of managing, motivating and continually developing staff to deliver strong performance
• Provision of accurate financial and technical information
• Contributing to the development of technology roadmaps that are in line with business strategies and business capability model
• Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and Solutions Architecture principles and concepts
• Knowledge of datacentre and cloud‑based reference architectures, capabilities, tools and technologies enabling design decisions
• Experience in evaluating, selecting and onboarding architecture tools (LeanIX is preferred)

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 days once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive working environment
• Commitment and investment in your continuing professional development
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more

If you are passionate about Solution Architecture and are ready to revolutionise the way Derbyshire County Council operates in the digital era, we would love to hear from you.

Provisional Interview Dates: week commencing 1st December or week commencing 8th December 2025.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Yuriy.Slobodyuk@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Derbyshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.