Solution Architect Contract Jobs in London
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Lead Solution Architect - Central London - Infrastructure Modernisation, Hybrid...
Posted 3 days ago by TrinIT Talent Ltd
Lead Solution Architect - Central London - Infrastructure Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud, Architecture GovernanceTrinIT Tal...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
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Security Solutions Architect
Posted 4 days ago by Cadence Resourcing Limited
Security Solutions Architect - Microsoft Sentinel & Purview DLPWe are working with a leading organisation operating...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
IFS Solution Architect Outside IR35
Posted 5 days ago by Cathcart Technology
Global Solution Architect | IFS Cloud | International ERP Transformation.We're looking for an experienced Global Solutio...
- Rate £1,200 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Order Management System (OMS) Solution Architect - Enterprise Retail
Posted 5 days ago by Smart-Sourcer
The Role:As the OMS Solution Architect, you will define and deliver the technology vision for end-to-end order managemen...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London & 80% remote
Solution Architect - Banking & Payments
Posted 1 week ago by Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
Solution Architect | Banking & Payments | 12-Month ContractI'm recruiting for a Solution Architect to join a major b...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Solution Architect - Legacy Modernisation
Posted 1 week ago by IO Associates
Job Title: Solution Architect - Legacy ModernisationLocation – UK BasedSalary – DOEWe're supporting a leading organisati...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Millwall, East London (E14), E14 5NR
Solution Architect Remote
Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Government and Defence
Solution Architect Remote £500 per day Inside IR35 BPSS ClearedPublic Sector Digital Transformation ProgrammeWe're supp...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Network Solution Architect
Posted 1 week ago by Upbeat Ideas UK Ltd
Role SummaryResponsible for the end-to-end network solution lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, de...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Solutions Architect - Global Supply Chain Transformation
Posted 1 week ago by Randstad Digital
Hiring: Regional Supply Chain Solution ArchitectLocation: Remote (UK/Europe)Travel: ~20% across EuropeWe are looking for...
- Rate £850 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Solutions Architect
Posted 1 week ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Solutions Architect£750-850 per day (Inside IR35)6 months month contract2-3 days per week - Sheffield, this is possibly...
- Rate £850 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Solution Architect Contract Roles in London
What does a solution architect contractor do?
The Solution Architect contractor role centres on the ability to design the technical architecture of specific systems, applications, or integration solutions within a defined scope, bridging the gap between high-level enterprise architecture and the detailed implementation work of development teams. The Solution Architect translates business requirements into a coherent technical design, selecting appropriate technologies, defining integration patterns, specifying non-functional requirements including performance, security, and scalability, and producing the architectural documentation that guides the delivery team through implementation. Solution Architects are engaged on technology programmes, system replacement projects, cloud migration initiatives, and any programme where the technical complexity of the solution requires dedicated architectural expertise.
Solution Architect contractors are expected to combine broad technology knowledge with the depth to design credible and implementable solutions in the relevant domain. Experience designing solutions across the technology layers relevant to the engagement, whether cloud infrastructure, application architecture, integration, data, or security, is the primary technical requirement. Strong knowledge of cloud platform services on AWS, Azure, or GCP, including the ability to select appropriate managed services and design patterns for reliability, performance, and cost, is standard across the market across most modern solution architecture roles. The ability to communicate technical designs clearly to both engineering teams and non-technical business stakeholders through architecture diagrams, decision records, and technical specifications is as important as the design capability itself. Experience participating in governance processes including design authority reviews and technical risk assessment is expected for senior Solution Architect roles in larger organisations.
What is the market like for solution architect contractors?
Solution Architect contracting is a mature and active and well-paying segment of the technology contracting market, driven by the volume of system design and technical decision-making required across every technology programme. Financial services, retail, healthcare, and central government are among the most consistent buyers. The most in-demand Solution Architect profiles combine strong cloud platform knowledge, particularly AWS or Azure, with application and integration architecture expertise and the communication skills to operate effectively in complex stakeholder environments. Rates are at the upper end of the technology contracting market, reflecting the seniority and breadth of expertise required. Senior Solution Architects and Technical Architects are often used interchangeably in the market, with the distinction between the two titles varying considerably by organisation.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do solution architect contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for solution architect roles in London typically range from £715 to £1210 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many solution architect vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 500 solution architect contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to September 2026.