Managing Architect public sector

Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations.

In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a ‘One to Watch’ on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work.

As Managing Architect , you will be passionate about digital, data and technology-led transformation, unlocking innovation for our clients, and providing leadership throughout the client engagements.

The applicant who possess knowledge and experience of Public Sector (Central Government) and understands their governance and security processes, preferably across multiple government departments, is strongly preferred.

A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. If you don’t hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Due to the nature of the projects, British citizenship is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Aker Managing Architect is primarily a client delivery, management, and growth role, expected to be 90% or more of the time across one or more client assignments.

• Technical Leadership : Part of the client leadership team as the Client CTO for assigned projects/services, supporting the Client Delivery Director, Client Account Director and the delivery team to ensure we deliver against all client deliverables and payment milestones.
• Lead Architect: Lead solution, data, cloud, service and security architects/engineers during design and delivery projects and services, and responsible for delivering design documents and other key artefacts to support governance and delivery.
• Senior Influencer: Need to be a leader and able to influence through excellent communication skills. You will relish collaboration and embrace challenges. You will understand the nuances of business and be driven to find new solutions for our clients’ biggest problems.
• Team-Focussed: Expected to you will build effective working relationships with delivery team members and Aker customers and operate without supervision as the technical lead across multipl