Contract: Until Mar 31st 2027
Rate: Up to £750 per day, Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite
Sites: Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool, Sheffield or Newcastle
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to support a major, large-scale public-sector technology environment.
You will lead the design of enterprise-scale solutions, working closely with engineering, delivery and senior stakeholder teams. The role will focus heavily on modern integration architecture, SaaS, microservices, APIs, cloud and event-driven architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end technical solutions aligned to organisational architecture standards.
- Lead architecture across complex, enterprise-scale programmes.
- Design solutions using microservices, APIs, file-based integrations and event-driven architecture.
- Support the selection and implementation of SaaS products.
- Produce clear architecture views, HLDs and supporting design documentation.
- Design solutions using public cloud technologies and patterns.
- Develop technology/product roadmaps and present designs through architecture governance.
- Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable and commercially viable.
Essential Experience
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Significant experience as a Senior/Lead Solutions Architect.
- Deep UK public-sector experience, ideally within central government or similarly large and complex public-sector organisations.
- Strong architecture experience with microservices and APIs.
- Extensive SaaS selection, implementation and integration experience.
- Strong knowledge of event-driven architecture and integration patterns.
- Experience designing solutions using AWS, Azure or other public cloud platforms.
- Strong experience producing solution architecture views and technical design artefacts.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
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Solutions Architect in Manchester employer: Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry Project Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities to lead impactful projects in cyber security while enjoying competitive compensation and the flexibility of outside IR35 contracts. Our inclusive culture fosters teamwork and encourages professional advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in the insurance sector.
