Senior Solution Architect (AI)

Across government, the adoption of artificial intelligence is reshaping how organisations design services, make decisions and deliver outcomes. As AI capabilities expand, the need for robust architectural design becomes critical to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with both organisational strategy and ethical standards. Ofgem plays a vital role in the UK’s energy system, protecting consumers and enabling a more secure, fair and sustainable energy future, and the responsible use of AI is central to delivering this mission.

Ofgem is on an ambitious transformation journey. Within the Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) directorate, we are building a modern data and AI capability to support innovation, improve decision-making and enhance service delivery. This includes designing and deploying AI-driven solutions that are integrated into wider enterprise architecture and governed by strong standards around security, transparency and ethics.

As a Senior Solution Architect (AI), you will lead the design and assurance of AI and data-driven solutions across a range of programmes and services. You will work closely with data scientists, engineers and business stakeholders to ensure that AI systems are scalable, secure and aligned with organisational goals. You will also play a key role in shaping architectural standards and governance, ensuring that AI is implemented responsibly and effectively.

This is a senior role requiring a strong blend of technical expertise, architectural thinking and stakeholder engagement. You will operate across multiple initiatives, balancing strategic direction with hands-on design and assurance responsibilities.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the architectural design and assurance of AI and machine learning solutions, ensuring they meet standards for scalability, security and performance.
• Ensuring alignment between AI solutions and Ofgem’s enterprise architecture, promoting interoperability and reuse across systems and platforms.
• Defining and maintaining architecture artefacts and documentation using recognised frameworks such as TOGAF and modern data modelling approaches.
• Working closely with stakeholders, including data scientists, engineers and business teams, to translate requirements into effective technical designs.
• Providing architectural governance and assurance, identifying and mitigating risks across multiple programmes and delivery teams.
• Evaluating emerging AI technologies and recommending solutions that enhance capability while ensuring compliance with ethical and governance frameworks.
• Supporting the development of AI architecture standards and best practice, promoting responsible and explainable AI across the organisation.
• Communicating complex architectural concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decision-making at senior levels.
• Coaching and supporting other architects, contributing to capability development and consistency across architecture practices.

We are looking for:

A technically strong and strategically minded architect who can design and assure AI solutions within a complex organisation. You will bring experience of solution architecture, alongside an understanding of AI and data-driven systems, and the ability to influence across a wide range of stakeholders.

You may come from a solution architecture, data architecture or AI engineering background, but you will demonstrate:

• Experience designing and assuring AI or data-driven solutions within an enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks
• Knowledge of AI governance, ethical AI and data management considerations
• The ability to balance technical design with business requirements and strategic priorities
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex concepts clearly

Relevant certifications such as Azure AI Engineer, AI Solutions Architect or equivalent architectural qualifications are expected (or willingness to obtain).

Experience designing AI solutions in Azure environments, including tools such as Azure Machine Learning, Copilot Studio or AI Foundry, would be beneficial.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how Ofgem designs and delivers AI solutions. You will ensure that AI adoption is architecturally sound, scalable and responsible, supporting innovation while maintaining strong governance and trust.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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