Solution Architect - Java/Cloud/Microservices - Manchester - £525/day
Posted Today by Hamilton Barnes
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester, UK
Summary: This role is for a Solution Architect on a 12-month contract based in Manchester, offering hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will design enterprise solutions across various platforms and collaborate with stakeholders to modernize legacy systems. Key responsibilities include driving digital transformation initiatives and ensuring scalable architecture. The position requires a strong background in solution architecture and cloud-native technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design end-to-end enterprise solutions across applications, integration, security, infrastructure, and cloud-native platforms.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery leads to modernize legacy platforms.
- Drive scalable digital transformation initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Strong Solution Architecture background within enterprise environments.
- Experience designing cloud-native architectures using AWS and/or Azure.
- Strong understanding of microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and containerisation.
- Experience modernising legacy applications into containerised platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Java, Angular, React, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and secure application architecture.
- Experience with Domain Driven Design (DDD) and modern integration patterns.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Agile delivery experience.
Salary (Rate): £525/day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
This is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Manchester with hybrid working (3 days onsite).
The successful Solution Architect will be responsible for designing end-to-end enterprise solutions across applications, integration, security, infrastructure, and cloud-native platforms. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery leads to modernise Legacy platforms and drive scalable digital transformation initiatives.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
- Strong Solution Architecture background within enterprise environments
- Experience designing cloud-native architectures using AWS and/or Azure
- Strong understanding of microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and containerisation
- Experience modernising Legacy applications into containerised platforms
- Hands-on experience with Java, Angular, React, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Docker
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and secure application architecture
- Experience with Domain Driven Design (DDD) and modern integration patterns
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Agile delivery experience
Desirable:
- Experience within pensions, annuities, or regulated financial services
- Exposure to Mainframe or Legacy enterprise platforms
Role Details:
- Role: Solution Architect
- Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
- Duration: 12 months
- Rate: Up to £525/day
- Start: ASAP
To apply, please submit your latest CV for immediate consideration.