72 senior solution architect jobs found

Senior Solution Architect Senior Solution Architect (upto 3) - Financial Services Transformation Contract Initial 6 months Outside IR35 (TBC) Hybrid We're working on behalf of a well-established organisation embarking on a major transformation programme and are looking to speak with experienced Senior Solution Architects who thrive in large-scale, complex environments click apply for full job details

Company Description HM Gov, UK, working in a high profile merging of two public bodies Role Description Lead Assurance Solution Architect. Overseeing and driving other suppliers to deliver merged solutions. Power Platform, M365, AI, etc. Whilst the technical knowledge and experience must be there, this tole is more about the need to be organisationally politically aware; able to drive collaboration between multiple suppliers who dont always see eye to eye, and be able to challenge firmly but fairly when necessary. Ability to build great relationships and trust is a must. Presence, seniority and gravitas. Ability to command the room. Active SC clearance is a must.

Solution Architect / Senior Solution Architect / Technical Solution Architect - Java / Kafka - Hands on £600 Pay - Outside IR35 - 4 Days per week on site in London Bridge 6 month initial contract We've partnered with a genuinely exciting organisation who are building a greenfield Bank, as part of this they are implementing a whole host of new platforms and technologies. For this role, we're looking for a hands on / technical Solution Architect with Java and Kafka to drive forward the end-to-end architecture for s RTL & Payments Transformation, ensuring cohesive design across Payments, Reconciliation, KYC, Cash Management, Monitoring, and Billing using an event-driven architecture. Key Responsibilities: Own solution architecture and HLD across workstreams Define event-driven patterns (Kafka, streaming, async) Manage cross-domain dependencies and integration Provide governance, design approvals, and stakeholder engagement Collaborate with architects and...

Solution Architect/Senior Solution Architect/Technical Solution Architect - Java/Kafka - Hands on £600 Pay - Outside IR35 - 4 Days per week on site in London Bridge 6 month initial contract We've partnered with a genuinely exciting organisation who are building a greenfield Bank, as part of this they are implementing a whole host of new platforms and technologies. For this role, we're looking for a hands on/technical Solution Architect with Java and Kafka to drive forward the end-to-end architecture fors RTL & Payments Transformation, ensuring cohesive design across Payments, Reconciliation, KYC, Cash Management, Monitoring, and Billing using an event-driven architecture. Key Responsibilities: Own solution architecture and HLD across workstreams Define event-driven patterns (Kafka, streaming, async) Manage cross-domain dependencies and integration Provide governance, design approvals, and stakeholder engagement Collaborate with architects and offshore...

Solution Architect / Senior Solution Architect / Technical Solution Architect - Java / Kafka - Hands on £600 Pay - Outside IR35 - 4 Days per week on site in London Bridge 6 month initial contract We 've partnered with a genuinely exciting organisation who are building a greenfield Bank, as part of this they are implementing a whole host of new platforms and technologies. For this role, we 're looking for a hands on / technical Solution Architect with Java and Kafka to drive forward the end-to-end architecture for s RTL & Payments Transformation, ensuring cohesive design across Payments, Reconciliation, KYC, Cash Management, Monitoring, and Billing using an event-driven architecture. Key Responsibilities: Own solution architecture and HLD across workstreams Define event-driven patterns (Kafka, streaming, async) Manage cross-domain dependencies and integration Provide governance, design approvals, and stakeholder...

Senior Solutions Architect 6-Month Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Financial Services We're looking for 2 experienced Senior Solutions Architects to join a major transformation programme within Financial Services. This is a genuinely end-to-end role. You'll work with the business to understand processes and requirements, translate these into solution designs, and take them through to technical design and handover to engineering teams. What we're looking for Strong end-to-end Solution Architecture experience. Excellent Microsoft Azure background with clear, hands-on examples. UK Retail Banking experience - Mortgages & Savings would be ideal. Experience delivering within large-scale, structured transformation programmes. Ability to translate business processes and functional requirements into technical solutions. Strong understanding of integration, event-driven architecture, NFRs, resilience, performance and architecture patterns. Experience creating...

Contract Senior Solutions Architect Length: 6 Months (strong chance of extension) Rate: £700-£750/day (Outside IR35) Location: Leeds, 2 days per week onsite Start: ASAP We're working with a Financial Services client on a major transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to join a high-profile change initiative. This role requires someone who can take business requirements and processes, translate them into end-to-end solution designs, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Key Requirements -Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Solutions Architect on large-scale transformation programmes. -Strong Microsoft Azure background with hands-on delivery experience. -Experience within UK Retail Banking, ideally Mortgages & Savings. -Ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly. -Strong understanding of integration patterns,...

Senior Solutions Architect 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid | Financial Services We 're looking for 2 experienced Senior Solutions Architects to join a major transformation programme within Financial Services. This is a genuinely end-to-end role. You 'll work with the business to understand processes and requirements, translate these into solution designs, and take them through to technical design and handover to engineering teams. What we 're looking for Strong end-to-end Solution Architecture experience. Excellent Microsoft Azure background with clear, hands-on examples. UK Retail Banking experience - Mortgages & Savings would be ideal. Experience delivering within large-scale, structured transformation programmes. Ability to translate business processes and functional requirements into technical solutions. Strong understanding of integration, event-driven architecture, NFRs, resilience, performance and...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. To support significant M&A and Integration projects across a range of domain sectors, this ongoing contract opportunity will lead the design and delivery of modern endpoint and workplace solutions across Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch and Microsoft Entra ID. Assess current environments and define target-state architectures, migration approaches and implementation roadmaps. Produce high-quality design documentation including assessments, high-level designs, low-level designs and implementation plans....

Job title: NEC Core Systems SME/Application Architect Contract: Initial 2-5-day consultancy, with potential to extend to 6 months Initial Rate: £200 per hour Extension Rate: Up to £800 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: SC/NPPV3 preferred, or eligible to obtain clearance The Role: We are looking for a highly experienced NEC Core Systems SME to support an initial assessment of a secure, business-critical application estate. This is a specialist requirement for someone with genuine hands-on experience of NEC policing systems, who can assess the current application landscape and provide practical advice around support requirements, transition risks, dependencies and operational readiness. The initial engagement will involve supporting a small number of workshops and completing an application-by-application assessment. There is then potential for the successful consultant to move into a longer-term engagement of up to six months. Applications in Scope:...

D365 Finance & Operations Solution Architect | Outside IR35 | £800/day | UK-Based | Regular Travel to London & Paris | French speaking We 're supporting a major international finance transformation programme and are seeking an experienced D365 Finance & Operations Solution Architect to help shape the future-state ERP landscape for a complex, multi-country organisation. This role sits within the strategy and design phase of the programme, providing a unique opportunity to influence architectural decisions, business process transformation, and implementation planning before delivery begins. Key Responsibilities Define the future-state D365 F &O solution architecture Lead finance and operational process discovery workshops Shape the ERP roadmap and target operating model Drive Global Chart of Accounts and financial dimensions design Assess and define the integration landscape and strategy Provide architectural guidance...

We are currently looking for an experienced Microsoft Fabric Data Architect / Lead for an Outside IR35 contract opportunity. Location: Manchester.   Working arrangement: Hybrid – two days per week in the Manchester office Contract : Outside IR35   The client requires a senior Microsoft Fabric specialist who can assess the current environment, strengthen its architecture and governance, implement practical improvements, and build a well-controlled and sustainable internal capability.   The successful individual will evaluate what is currently in place, define the target environment, implement the necessary improvements and support the development of the internal team. The anticipated scope includes: • Reviewing the existing Microsoft Fabric environment, data lake and associated datasets • Assessing the current architecture and identifying technical, governance and control gaps • Reviewing how data is acquired,...

Network Architect - Outside IR35- Remote with occasional on site requirement in Manchester - 6 months initial contract. We are looking for a highly experienced Network Architect to support the review and development of the architecture for a critical rail technology environment. This is a senior-level architecture role focused primarily on network, infrastructure, hosting and communications architecture. You will be responsible for understanding the current end-to-end architecture, assessing key dependencies and identifying opportunities to improve resilience, availability and overall system performance. Experience within rail or other complex, safety-critical environments is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities - Review the existing TPCMS architecture, including server infrastructure at Three Bridges and Manchester. Assess dependencies on local and wide area communications systems. Review network, server, infrastructure and hosting architecture across the end-to-end...

Solutions Architect - Claims Discovery/London Market Insurance Our sister company Stellarmann are supporting a leading London Market insurer on a strategic Claims Technology Discovery engagement and are seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the assessment and optimisation of a key claims platform. This role will drive a high impact discovery initiative focused on evaluating current claims capabilities, identifying operational and technical challenges, and defining solution options that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and London Market best practice. Reporting into senior technology and business leadership, this position will play a key role in shaping the future claims technology landscape, producing strategic recommendations and helping establish a roadmap for future delivery activity. You'll be a great fit for this role if: You have strong experience working within the London Market insurance sector and possess a deep understanding of claims...

Network Architect - Outside IR35- Remote with occasional on site requirement in Manchester - 6 months initial contract. We are looking for a highly experienced Network Architect to support the review and development of the architecture for a critical rail technology environment. This is a senior-level architecture role focused primarily on network, infrastructure, hosting and communications architecture. You will be responsible for understanding the current end-to-end architecture, assessing key dependencies and identifying opportunities to improve resilience, availability and overall system performance. Experience within rail or other complex, safety-critical environments is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities - Review the existing TPCMS architecture, including server infrastructure at Three Bridges and Manchester. Assess dependencies on local and wide area communications systems. Review network, server, infrastructure and hosting architecture across the end-to-end...

Job Title: Information Security Cloud Consultant/Architect - AWS & Azure Day Rate: £600 per day - Outside IR35/Limited Company Duration: 3+ months Based: Hybrid - Liverpool Start Date: ASAP Role We are seeking an experienced Information Security Cloud Consultant/Architect for an initial 3 month engagement, supporting the design, assurance and implementation of secure multi-cloud environments across AWS and Microsoft Azure. The role will provide specialist security architecture consultancy and independent design assurance for new cloud-based services and solutions, including cloud environments supporting the client's developing AI strategy, AI services and data platforms. Responsibilities Provide security architecture consultancy across AWS and Azure projects. Review and assure cloud solution designs against security standards, policies and architecture principles. Develop secure reference architectures, patterns and guardrails for multi-cloud...

Solutions/Technical Architect - Ellucian - Higher Education Xpertise have an urgent requirement for a Solutions/Technical Architect - Ellucian - Higher Education Candidates will have the following skills and experience: Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Solution Architect or Technical Architect within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, application integration and systems design. Demonstrable experience working with Ellucian Ethos APIs, integration mapping and enterprise integration patterns. Experience defining deployment approaches and implementation roadmaps. Strong knowledge of API-led architectures, RESTful services and modern integration technologies. Ability to produce high-quality technical architecture and design documentation. Experience delivering knowledge transfer and handover activities to internal support and technical teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills....

Senior Network Architect - £700 per day - Outside IR35- Remote with occasional on site requirement - 6 months initial contract. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to support the review and development of the architecture for a critical rail technology environment. This is a senior-level architecture role focused primarily on network, infrastructure, hosting and communications architecture. You will be responsible for understanding the current end-to-end architecture, assessing key dependencies and identifying opportunities to improve resilience, availability and overall system performance. Experience within rail or other complex, safety-critical environments is highly desirable. Familiarity with SCADA, OT and rail-related systems would be advantageous, but the core requirement is strong network and infrastructure architecture expertise. Key Responsibilities - Review the existing architecture, including server infrastructure. Assess...

Solutions Architect | 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: Our client, a prominent public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major compliance improvement and digital transformation programme. The organisation is undertaking a strategic initiative to improve how statutory compliance is managed, evidenced and reported across multiple operational and corporate functions. As part of this programme, a Digital Solutions Project has been established to identify and assess future technology solutions that will enhance compliance management, reporting, auditability and assurance. An experienced Solution Architect is required to lead the technical assessment of future-state solution options and provide independent recommendations to support investment, procurement and business case decisions. Main Duties & Responsibilities Review and validate business and technical...

Senior Network Architect - £700 per day - Outside IR35- Remote with occasional on site requirement - 6 months initial contract. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to support the review and development of the architecture for a critical rail technology environment. This is a senior-level architecture role focused primarily on network, infrastructure, hosting and communications architecture. You will be responsible for understanding the current end-to-end architecture, assessing key dependencies and identifying opportunities to improve resilience, availability and overall system performance. Experience within rail or other complex, safety-critical environments is highly desirable. Familiarity with SCADA, OT and rail-related systems would be advantageous, but the core requirement is strong network and infrastructure architecture expertise. Key Responsibilities - Review the existing architecture, including server infrastructure. Assess...