Solution Architect Contract Jobs in London
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Senior SAP IBP Consultant/Solution Architect (Healthcare & Life Sciences)
Posted 1 day ago by Vertex I.T. Solutions Ltd
ExperienceTHIS IS AN OUTSIDE IR35 POSITION15+ years of Supply Chain Planning consulting experience, including extensive...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London 2 days per week, UK
D365 CE Solution Architect - Outside IR35
Posted 2 days ago by LA International Computer Consultants Lt...
Role: D365 CE Solution ArchitectLocation: remote with occasional travel to client siteIR35 Status: Outside IR35The ideal...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location City of London, UK
Data Solution Architect
Posted 2 days ago by Experis
Job Title: Data Solution ArchitectLocation: PaddingtonDuration: 6 months possible extensionDescriptionOur client is leve...
- Rate £1,500 per day
- Category Inside
- 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
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SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect & Transformation Lead
Posted 3 days ago by Next Ventures
Role SummaryThe SAP Solution Architect is accountable for the end-to-end solution architecture, design governance and pr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location London , United States
Azure AD B2C/Microsoft Entra ID Solution Architect - CIAM/Consent management/GDP...
Posted 4 days ago by Scope AT Limited
Azure AD B2C/Microsoft Entra ID Solution Architect - CIAM/Consent management/GDPR/Authentication - CONTRACTOur client is...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, Hybrid, UK
SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineer / HVR Solution Architect
Posted 5 days ago by Hays
Your New RoleWe are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer / HVR Solution Architect to support a major publi...
- Rate £671 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Solution Architect - Integration - Salesforce
Posted 5 days ago by SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
Solution Architect - Integration - SalesforceSR2 are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major custom...
- Rate £750 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, UK
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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 July 2026.