Lead Solution Architect - Learning Platforms, LMS, LXP, TMS, APIs, Data & Microsoft Stack at Smart-Sourcer, London & 80% remote, 6 Months, £600 per day

Lead Solution Architect - Learning Platforms, LMS, LXP, TMS, APIs, Data & Microsoft Stack

- London & 80% remote

- £600 per day Outside IR35

- 6-Month Contract

We're seeking a high-calibre Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture for a major Learning Experience Transformation programme within a global, famous, retailer.

This is a hands-on architectural leadership role focused on designing and governing a modern, integrated learning ecosystem (LMS, LXP, TMS) powered by cloud platforms, APIs, data products, AI capabilities and employee experience technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

? Own the end-to-end solution architecture across learning, content, employee experience and digital workplace platforms

? Lead architecture and governance for:

• Enterprise integrations and API strategy
• Data products, analytics and Data Fabric architecture
• Learning Content Management and Learning Experience platforms
• Custom digital experience layers, headless architectures and mobile applications
• Security, identity and AI-enabled capabilities

? Challenge and guide software vendors, implementation partners and engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure and supportable solutions

? Translate business requirements into clear architectural roadmaps, patterns and design decisions

? Drive architectural governance across delivery, ensuring alignment from design through implementation

Required Experience:

• Proven Solution Architecture experience within large-scale enterprise environments
• Strong Microsoft technology stack knowledge, including Azure, Power Platform and Power Apps
• Expertise in APIs, integration architecture, iPaaS platforms and modern SaaS ecosystems
• Strong data architecture background, including Data Fabric, analytics and AI-enabled solutions
• Experience designing digital workplace, Intranet, CMS and employee experience platforms
• Knowledge of mobile and custom application architecture
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead architecture across multiple workstreams
• Learning Technology experience (LMS, LXP, TMS, Learning Content Management)
• HR or Employee Experience domain experience
• Workday or similar enterprise SaaS platforms
• Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform experience
• Retail, professional services or global enterprise transformation programmes