Solution Architect

Solution Architect

£580 per day inside IR35 | 6-month initial contract | Bristol (1 day per week onsite)

We're looking for a Solution Architect to join a major enterprise transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and assuring modern technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, data and enterprise platforms.

The Role

You'll work as part of an established architecture function, partnering with delivery teams, digital operations and technical stakeholders to produce high-quality solution designs and ensure governance standards are met throughout the delivery life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-level and low-level solution designs
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures
• Design solutions across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, enterprise infrastructure and integration platforms
• Review technical documentation and supplier deliverables
• Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) governance
• Ensure solutions align with cyber security and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to architecture roadmaps, patterns and technical strategy

Essential Experience

• 3+ years in Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture or senior engineering/design roles
• Strong Azure cloud architecture experience
• Knowledge of networking, security, identity and integration technologies
• Experience with enterprise platforms, DevOps pipelines and modern architecture practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Microsoft Azure Expert certification (essential)

Desirable

• TOGAF and/or ITIL certification
• Experience with MuleSoft, Databricks, SQL and enterprise data platforms
• Exposure to highly regulated industries