Architecture roles

Solution architects

• Part of: Architecture: work in progress collection
• Last reviewed: 18 May 2026
• Owner: Head of Architecture

Solution architects typically work within delivery teams to find the best use of data, applications and technology for the design and delivery of services and products. Whilst also helping to deliver business change and achieving organisational objectives.

Solution architects own the overall technical vision for a solution or set of solutions, or within a particular domain. They work within service delivery teams to assure the implementation and delivery of those solutions.

Solution architect roles in DfE align with the Solution architect role in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework.

You can read more about the role in the standard Solution architect job description.