Senior Solutions Architect
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£700 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Northampton (NN2), NN2
Summary: The role of Senior Solutions Architect involves taking end-to-end ownership of solution design for a diverse project portfolio, primarily within a banking environment. The position requires translating business needs into technical solutions and producing clear design documentation while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. The contract is for 4 months with the possibility of extension and is classified as outside IR35. The role is based in Northampton with occasional office visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- Strong understanding of regulatory and governance requirements
Key Skills:
- 10+ years as a Solutions Architect
- Strong cloud and integration experience (Azure preferred)
- Experience working within a Banking environment
- Confident working within governance frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
Salary (Rate): £700 per day
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Contract Senior Solutions Architect - Northampton (with occasional office visits)
4 months contract with possible extension - Outside IR35
Azure, Banking, TOGAF, up to 700 per day
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
- Strong understanding of regulatory and governance requirements
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)
Keywords; Contract, Solutions Architect, Banking, AWS, Azure, Northampton, Milton Keynes
A high-impact role with real ownership and visibility across complex programmes.
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