Solution Architect

Why Apply?

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Solutions Architect to support a major public sector technology programme, delivering data architecture, operational reporting and platform solutions.

You'll work across multiple projects, shaping technical strategy and helping deliver scalable, secure and reliable solutions.

This contract offers a competitive day rate and flexible hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture, technical design and design assurance, ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.
• Design data architectures, data models and integration patterns, including APIs.
• Shape operational dashboards, business intelligence (BI) and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, data specialists, analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical roadmaps and design artefacts.
• Support reporting solutions focused on KPIs, productivity, performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Active SC security clearance is essential.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Solution Architect.
• Strong AWS experience, with knowledge of Kafka, security and networks.
• Experience in data architecture, data modelling, analytics, BI and operational reporting.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality and data lineage.
• Experience designing dashboards and management information solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and architectural decision-making skills.
• Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or public sector experience would be advantageous.