Description
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 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Salary of £49,452 - £62,699 per year
- Ofgem contributes £14,326 towards being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- 30 days annual leave after 2 years
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review)
- Flexible working hours and family friendly policies