Contract Senior Solutions Architect at Erin Associates, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, £Contract Rate

Contract Senior Solutions Architect - Northampton (with occasional office visits)
4 months contract with possible extension - Outside IR35 
Azure, Banking, TOGAF, 

We’re looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to take end-to-end ownership of solution design across a varied project portfolio. You’ll work from early-stage requirements through to delivery, shaping scalable solutions that align with business goals.
 
Core responsibilities for this Solution Architect role:
 

• Translate business needs into technical solutions (working with BAs/PMO)
• Produce clear design documentation and present through governance forums
• Evaluate existing tools and introduce new technologies where needed
• Lead supplier assessment, system design, and integration
• Act as a key member of the Technical Design Authority and Change Advisory Board

 
Environment:
 
Microsoft-led (Azure, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams)
Core banking platform on Oracle
Multiple new initiatives at early stages, focus on shaping projects from the outset
 
Core experience;
 

• 10+ years as a Solutions Architect
• Strong cloud and integration experience (Azure preferred)
• Worked within a Banking environment
• Confident working within governance frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)

 
A high-impact role with real ownership and visibility across complex programmes.
Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities.
Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process.
Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.