Solutions Architect

Solution Architect | 12 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £650 per day | Active SC Clearance Required

An opportunity has opened for an experienced Solution Architect to take on a leadership role across application, integration and data architecture. You will guide a team of architects and developers, shape architectural direction and run the governance forums that keep designs consistent and compliant.

The role at a glance

• Contract: 12 months, inside IR35
• Rate: £650 per day
• Location: Remote, with travel to South London once per month
• Clearance: Active SC clearance required
• Start date: Approximately 4 to 6 weeks from offer, to allow for onboarding

What you will be doing

• Leading and mentoring architects and development teams, encouraging collaboration and technical excellence
• Driving architectural decisions across applications, integrations and data flows, in line with business goals
• Running architecture governance forums to ensure designs meet standards, principles and compliance requirements
• Designing application architectures that support modularity, scalability and maintainability
• Defining integration patterns and API strategies that enable interoperability across platforms, with a focus on secure and reusable components
• Designing data models and flows that support analytics, business intelligence and operational needs, while maintaining data integrity, security and compliance
• Working with cross-functional teams to deliver workflow-driven systems and automated processes
• Producing clear documentation covering designs, standards and troubleshooting guides

What success looks like

• Solutions consistently aligned with agreed principles and governance standards
• Faster delivery through clearer, more consistent solution design and integration
• Strong stakeholder confidence built on transparent communication of architectural decisions
• Ongoing improvement through automation, simplification and innovation across application, integration and data domains

About you

• Active SC clearance
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with leadership responsibilities
• Strong expertise in application architecture, integration patterns and data modelling
• Experience running architecture governance processes
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to influence and guide architectural decisions in complex environments
• If this sounds like you, apply via LinkedIn or message me directly for a confidential conversation. Referrals are also welcome.