Solution Architect Contract Jobs in London
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Bloomreach SME / Solution Architect
Posted 1 day ago by Experis
The OpportunityWe're seeking an experienced Bloomreach CMS Solution Architect / Domain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to pl...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Solution Architect - IT Service Management
Posted 2 days ago by Red Commerce
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport live services against SLAs, OLAs, and operational KPIs.Govern technical changes, ensuring co...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
DV Cleared Solution Architect
Posted 3 days ago by Socium - Teams Done Differently
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Solution Architect to join a major transformation programme s...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Solution Architect - £700 P/D
Posted 3 days ago by Anson Mccade
Job Specification: Enterprise Solution Architect - £700 P/DRole OverviewJob Title: Enterprise Solution ArchitectDepartme...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
CISO Solution Architect (9936)
Posted 3 days ago by Salt
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and delivery of end-to-end security architecture across enterprise applications, pla...
- Rate Not specified
- 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
Technical Solutions Architect
Posted 4 days ago by Randstad Digital
What You'll DoOwn the creation of solution designs, integration diagrams, data models, and non-functional requirements.B...
- Rate £700 per day
- 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
Enterprise Architect - NSX network implementation - Solution Designer
Posted 4 days ago by eTeam Workforce Limited
Role DescriptionProduce a LLD for the NSX-T Network implementation for the client's new dual-site VMware VCF Private Clo...
- Rate £626 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London & Milton Keynes - based on needs, 30% onsite and 70% remote
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Servicenow Solution Architect
Posted 4 days ago by Response Informatics
Purpose of the roleServiceNow Solution / Platform Architect (Data Architecture and CSDM)We are seeking an experienced Se...
- 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
ServiceNow Solution/Platform Architect - Data Architecture & CSDM
Posted 4 days ago by Falcon Chase International
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine the target-state ServiceNow data and platform architecture and architectural standards.Assess...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Leeds (1-2 days a week)
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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.