MERITUS are recruiting for two Integration Architects to join a leading Technology Consultancy, supporting secure integration architecture across UK Central Government programmes.

INTEGRATION ARCHITECT - UP TO -110,000 - BRISTOL (HYBRID) - 2 DAYS PER WEEK ON-SITE - ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED

We''re looking for two experienced Integration Architects to join a growing architecture team. These roles will suit candidates with strong technical architecture experience, with opportunities for both technically focused positions and senior roles with greater ownership, accountability and stakeholder engagement.

Based in Bristol, the role requires 2 days per week on-site, with Wednesday as the team anchor day.

• Define and develop enterprise-scale integration architectures.
• Design integration solutions across complex, multi-supplier environments.
• Work across API-led, event-driven, messaging and service-oriented architectures.
• Develop architecture models, standards, principles and governance artefacts.
• Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to shape integration strategies.
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear architectural guidance.
• Support architectural governance and ensure solutions align with agreed standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Active SC Clearance.
• Proven experience as an Integration Architect, Enterprise Architect or Senior Solution/Technical Architect.
• Strong experience designing enterprise integration architectures.
• Excellent understanding of API, event-driven, messaging and data integration patterns.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in complex, regulated or secure environments.
• Strong Sparx Enterprise Architect and ArchiMate experience.

Desirable:

• Experience working within Central Government or Defence.
• Experience operating across multi-supplier environments.
• Experience with architectural governance and enterprise standards.

Benefits:

• Up to -110,000 salary.
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Bristol.
• Opportunity to work on major UK Government programmes.
• Professional development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Integration Architects to work on complex, secure Government programmes, with scope to influence architecture, integration strategy and technical direction.