Abou the role Job Description Role:Solutions Architect Rate: £600 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 month contract Location: 2 per week - London Clearance: Basic BPSS required Key Responsibilities Design Authority Across ARTs: Act as the primary Solution Architect in a SAFe delivery model, aligning multiple delivery teams, managing cross-ART technical dependencies, and shaping the architectural runway. Architecture Governance: Partner with the Enterprise Architect to present, defend, and steer architectural designs through TDAs, Architecture Review Boards, and service assessments (Alpha, Beta, Live). Artefact Delivery: Produce high-calibre High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), data flows, and security architectures. Technical Orchestration: Oversee technical design across a hybrid stack balancing custom-built Scala front ends, Microsoft Power Platform/Dynamics 365, and robust Azure cloud infrastructure. Integration and Security: Architect resilient API and event-driven integration patterns (APIM, Event Grid, Service Bus) while embedding security-by-design aligned with NCSC guidelines and UK GDPR. Required Skills And Experience Designing scalable, secure and resilient solutions combining bespoke Scala with low-code Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) and Dynamics 365 capabilities. Track Record: Proven experience leading solution design for complex, multi-team digital programmes (ideally within public sector/government contexts). Scaled Agile Delivery: Hands-on experience working across multiple streams or Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within a SAFe or scaled agile delivery framework. Core Technical Stack: Microsoft Azure: Deep PaaS, serverless, networking, landing zones, and security capabilities aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365: Dataverse, environment strategy, ALM, and governance. Custom/Modern Engineering: Architecture of systems leveraging Scala (or other JVM microservices). Integration Architecture: REST APIs, messaging patterns, and enterprise integration platforms (e.g., Azure APIM, Logic Apps). Public Sector Standards: Solid working knowledge of the GDS Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice (TCoP), and NCSC Cloud Security Principles. Governance and Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to defend designs at governance boards and translate complex architectural concepts to executive stakeholders. Desirable Qualifications Current or eligible for UK Security Clearance (BPSS / SC). Relevant certifications: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect), TOGAF, or SAFe Architect/Agilist. Familiarity with common government platforms (GOV.UK One Login, Notify, Pay) and ArchiMate/Sparx EA modelling. £550.00 - £600.00 / day
Solutions Architect employer: Talent
Join a leading global hospitality brand as a Field Tech Analyst in Watford, where you will be part of a dynamic EMEA HR Technology team driving innovative HR solutions. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that values employee growth and offers extensive training opportunities, ensuring you can develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy the flexibility of working both onsite and remotely, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
