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Solution Architect (SC Cleared)

6 Month Contract | Hybrid, Glasgow/East Kilbride | Inside IR35 | 1200/Day

Spinks are are working with a well established Government Organisation who are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to assist during an important phase of change.

As an expert Solutions Architect, you will have the following:

• Technology Expertise: You will have a solid understanding of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments, across physical, virtual, and containerised compute.

• Software & Infrastructure Expertise: You will have a good understanding of both software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers to understand and guide the datacentre environment that applications are deployed into.

• Architecture Leadership: You will have deep experience in working in an architecture function and leading the development of the vision, principles, and strategy for architects for a set of products, projects, and technologies. You will be practised in creating technical standards, blueprints, reference architectures, roadmaps, transition states and target solutions across multiple services.

• Cloud Expertise: Experience designing and implementing cloud solutions across major providers (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle) Expertise in navigating platform-specific features and optimising and automating (IaC) deployments for maximum security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Strong understanding of cloud governance models and compliance frameworks relevant to government environments.
• Stakeholder Management: You will have proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines, crafting and advocating for long-term technical vision aligned with business strategy. This will include experience of interacting with, and influencing, senior stakeholders and a wide range of people across large teams, departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Communicating & Influencing: You will have exceptional communication skills, adept at translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with vendors.

Contract details:

• Solutions Architect
• 6 Month Contract
• Inside IR35
• Hybrid - 2/3 days p/w in Glasgow
• 1200/day
• ASAP Start

Please note: Active SC Clearance is required for this role.

If you're interested in this role, please apply for immediate consideration.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Exciting Opportunity: Temporary Solution Architect in Banking!

Are you an experienced technologist looking to make a significant impact in the banking industry? We have an exhilarating temporary position for a Solution Architect with our client, a leader in Global Payment Solutions . This is a chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects across diverse domains including Corporate Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade & Supply Chain Finance, and Commercial Card.

Role: Solution Architect

Duration: 6 Months (extension Options)

Location: Bromley (Hybrid 3 days in Office)

Rate: 750 per day (umbrella)

What You'll Do:
As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business and enterprise strategies.
• Describe the solution intent, determining systems/subsystems and their interfaces while defining non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and evaluate the impact of strategic design decisions.
• Lead the rapid shaping of high-level architecture while maintaining flexibility and modularity.
• Utilize best practices and templates to create comprehensive architectural designs.
• Work closely with Product Managers to prioritize technology-focused backlog items.
• Clarify architecture for development teams and provide solution options for any challenges.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements are met, focusing on aspects such as security, performance, and scalability.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Must Have - Domain knowledge in Corporate Payments and familiarity with related areas such as Accounting Services and Liquidity Management.
• Proficiency in API Design, microservices, and integration platforms.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• A strong foundation in both Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to engage with business partners effectively.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities that drive innovation.
• A self-starter attitude, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• TOGAF 9 Certification and Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to engage with a global team across the US, EMEA, and APAC, tackling exciting and challenging projects. Be part of a culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation!

If you're ready to take on this thrilling challenge and make a difference in the banking sector, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to seize this unique opportunity and elevate your career as a Solution Architect with our client. Your next adventure awaits!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

I am recruiting for an experienced Solutions Architect to join the IT Architecture team based in Sunderland.

You'll be required to work in the office for part of the week, to ensure you are part of the clients collaborative team culture. You will also need to be flexible to attend the office for on-site meetings as needed.

As the Solution Architect you will be focused on designing and delivering solutions that align with EA standards and advancing the architecture towards the target state.

In the role of solutions architect, you will proactively and holistically lead and support EA activities to guide the development and management of a portfolio of solutions.

You will have extensive experience in at least 2 IT solution development disciplines' including technical or infrastructure architecture, application development, middleware/integrations, network management, database management or cloud development.

Experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies and roadmaps and creating and driving technical solutions to delivery is essential.

You must also have experience delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences.

Exposure to multiple diverse technologies, platforms and processing environments is also required for this role.

You will have a good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.

A good understanding of product/system management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt is also essential.

Please apply ASAP to find out more!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Exciting Opportunity: Temporary Solution Architect in Banking!

Are you an experienced technologist looking to make a significant impact in the banking industry? We have an exhilarating temporary position for a Solution Architect with our client, a leader in Global Payment Solutions . This is a chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects across diverse domains including Corporate Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade & Supply Chain Finance, and Commercial Card.

Role: Solution Architect

Duration: 6 Months (extension Options)

Location: Bromley (Hybrid 3 days in Office)

Rate: 750 per day (umbrella)

What You'll Do:
As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business and enterprise strategies.
• Describe the solution intent, determining systems/subsystems and their interfaces while defining non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and evaluate the impact of strategic design decisions.
• Lead the rapid shaping of high-level architecture while maintaining flexibility and modularity.
• Utilize best practices and templates to create comprehensive architectural designs.
• Work closely with Product Managers to prioritize technology-focused backlog items.
• Clarify architecture for development teams and provide solution options for any challenges.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements are met, focusing on aspects such as security, performance, and scalability.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Must Have - Domain knowledge in Corporate Payments and familiarity with related areas such as Accounting Services and Liquidity Management.
• Proficiency in API Design, microservices, and integration platforms.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• A strong foundation in both Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to engage with business partners effectively.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities that drive innovation.
• A self-starter attitude, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• TOGAF 9 Certification and Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to engage with a global team across the US, EMEA, and APAC, tackling exciting and challenging projects. Be part of a culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation!

If you're ready to take on this thrilling challenge and make a difference in the banking sector, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to seize this unique opportunity and elevate your career as a Solution Architect with our client. Your next adventure awaits!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

Solution Architect Frimley or Christchurch(flexible hybrid) Competitive Salary+Excellent Benefits

My client a multinational Aerospace & defence organisation are looking for a number of Solutions Architects to join their team based in either Frimley or Christchurch. They will also consider other locations south of the M4 motorway.

You will work as part of the Digital Intelligence team, collaborating on the latest challenges facing their UK and international customers, brought together to influence requirements and propose new solutions in a growing and stimulating business.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing overall military digital defence solutions that meet our customer and end-user needs
• Collaboration with bidding, sales and 3rd parties to propose solutions that are innovative, competitive, achievable and value for money
• Documenting high and low-level designs that align with customer requirements
• Writing compelling technical proposals to support bids and pre-sales
• Presenting solutions and ability to influence customer strategies and requirements
• Horizon scanning of current and emerging technologies trends and innovations

Your skills and experiences:

• As part of the Digital Intelligence team, you will primarily bring technical expertise, creative thinking and domain knowledge to the Solution Architect role and your skills will include:
• Deep technical understanding in digital technologies and integration strategies with military platforms
• Strong natural ability to problem solve, research and make sound decisions in a timely manner
• Domain knowledge of military projects and programmes
• Familiarity with UK MOD and NATO Standards
• Commercial awareness and business acumen to achieve successful and profitable value for money solutions
• Excellent team player, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Your career will likely have provided exposure to UK MOD, NATO or international projects and programmes that build on your use of technology and ability to solve complex technical problems, while delivering on time and within budget.

About you:

• Ideally experience working within Defence
• A track record of successfully defining and delivering customer solutions
• Experience of working with account/business development teams

To apply for this role please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below.

Solution Architect - London - Outside IR35 - 600 per day

I am urgently looking to recruit a contract Solution Architect for a global construction company. This role supports the Enterprise Applications function to ensure that the strategy and roadmaps are communicated and applied across the business and appropriate third parties, by providing direction and guidance on all technical and functional aspects of, and modifications to the application architecture.

The client has multiple projects on going and you will be part of a large team working on two projects simultaneously.

Essential Skills & Experience required;

Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks eg: TOGAF, Gartner.

Extensive experience of designing complex solution architecture from concept to ready to build across multiple technologies.

Ability to harvest architectural patterns in order to promote reuse and consistency.

Experience of working as part of a SCRUM team, supporting design sessions and technical delivery leads in producing solution plans.

Experience of establishing applications architecture standards.


Responsibilities include:

Working with the Lead Enterprise Architect and Product Managers to understand implications of the proposed solution design on the enterprise applications strategy and landscape.

Support Enterprise Applications function in defining and maintaining the solution architecture and applications roadmap.

Ensure current architecture is defined and maintained to agreed standards, supporting and adhering to defined architectural principles.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge, document solution artifacts including solution plans and harvest architectural patterns for reuse.

Possess a general understanding of the latest technology innovations which informs the overall technical direction.

Communicate proposed Solution Architecture options and designs to the relevant design authority to enable informed decision making.

Solution Architect - London - Outside IR35 - 600 per day

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for an experienced Solution Architect for an exciting technology and data-driven business - you will be responsible for defining the solution view for specific problems and projects in the enterprise, from application, software, data, and infrastructure perspectives, whilst ensuring alignment with the overall architecture strategy.

Your role will involve:

• Defining and owning the solution architectures, including 'as is,' 'to be' and transitional states.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment to the architecture strategy, vision and principles.
• Communicating solution architectures at the Governing Architecture Review Board and addressing any required actions.
• Working with Software Engineering to ensure implementations alignment to the solution.
• Managing architectural risk and debt at a solution level.

About You

To be successful as a Solution Architect in this role you will have experience in a similar position and you will be someone who can communicate to all levels of stakeholders. You will demonstrate excellent skills in Solution Architecture, including defining architectural functional and non-functional requirements, architectural diagrams, data flows, total cost of ownership, standards and design patterns.

You will also have/be:

• Collaborative, curious, creative and accountable.
• Proven experience of defining, communicating and delivering quality solution architectures in one or both of the following clouds - Azure and AWS, as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.
• A real enthusiasm for technology with an ability to identify innovation opportunities.
• You will be happy to question the why? Be able to ask questions, suggest alternative options and drive continuous improvement.
• Commercially astute.
• Experience of Application Development and Architecture is a distinct advantage!

Our client is a very dynamic, friendly and supportive business that values bold ideas and active curiosity. They foster a culture of innovation, encouraging everyone to contribute to the development and direction of their products and services, while continuously seeking new and efficient ways to work.

Collaboration is at the heart of what they do, and they take pride in coming together to achieve remarkable things.

The role is offered on a remote, full-time and permanent basis . The team meet up face to face twice (x2) every 3 months so on these occasions you will must to be happy to travel to offices in either Berkshire or Devon.

The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes: -

• Generous Holiday Allowance : 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 (five) additional unpaid leave days per year.
• Annual Lifestyle Allowance : 300 to spend on an activity of your choice.
• Pension Scheme : Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter.
• Private Health Insurance : Provided by Vitality.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Charitable Fundraising : Matched funding for your efforts.
• Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes.
• Internal Coaching and Mentoring : Available throughout your time with us.
• Training and Career Progression : A strong focus on your development.
• Family-Friendly Policies.
• Free Parking (when on site).

To be considered for the role you MUST reside/live in the UK, and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without Company Sponsorship.

Our client is immensely proud to be an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

KEYWORDS

Solution Architect, Solution Architectures, Cloud, AWS, Azure, Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, On-Premise, Hybrid Environments, Software Engineering.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Solution Architect (SC Cleared)

6 Month Contract | Hybrid, Glasgow/East Kilbride | Inside IR35 | 1200/Day

Spinks are are working with a well established Government Organisation who are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to assist during an important phase of change.

As an expert Solutions Architect, you will have the following:

• Technology Expertise: You will have a solid understanding of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments, across physical, virtual, and containerised compute.

• Software & Infrastructure Expertise: You will have a good understanding of both software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers to understand and guide the datacentre environment that applications are deployed into.

• Architecture Leadership: You will have deep experience in working in an architecture function and leading the development of the vision, principles, and strategy for architects for a set of products, projects, and technologies. You will be practised in creating technical standards, blueprints, reference architectures, roadmaps, transition states and target solutions across multiple services.

• Cloud Expertise: Experience designing and implementing cloud solutions across major providers (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle) Expertise in navigating platform-specific features and optimising and automating (IaC) deployments for maximum security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Strong understanding of cloud governance models and compliance frameworks relevant to government environments.
• Stakeholder Management: You will have proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines, crafting and advocating for long-term technical vision aligned with business strategy. This will include experience of interacting with, and influencing, senior stakeholders and a wide range of people across large teams, departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Communicating & Influencing: You will have exceptional communication skills, adept at translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with vendors.

Contract details:

• Solutions Architect
• 6 Month Contract
• Inside IR35
• Hybrid - 2/3 days p/w in Glasgow
• 1200/day
• ASAP Start

Please note: Active SC Clearance is required for this role.

If you're interested in this role, please apply for immediate consideration.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Solution Architect for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - East Kilbride

About the role: You will be responsible for ensuring architectural coherence, governance, and alignment with organisational objectives, while enabling delivery teams to build secure, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
The ideal candidate will hold active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivering Solution Architecture support, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience designing and implementing cloud solutions across major providers (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle)
• Experience of navigating platform-specific features and optimising and automating (IaC) deployments for maximum security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Knowledge of both software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers.
• Experience architecting and securing solutions within highly sensitive and classified environments, including familiarity with relevant security policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience with identity and access management solutions, including privileged access management, and ability to architect secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms. (Desirable)
• Experience with software-defined networking, storage, and compute solutions, including virtualization technologies and their implementation in government data centres. (Desirable)