Contract Solution Architect

Solution Architect - Documentation & Governance (Hybrid – Derby, 3 days onsite) Employment Type: Contract - 6 months with extensions Rate £400-£450 Outside IR35 SC Clearance process required - British citizen or dual nationality required

AT A GLANCE EMBS is supporting a growing Managed Service Provider delivering into a large, advanced manufacturing organisation operating within the defence and aerospace sector. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused architecture role in a complex, high-assurance environment, ideally suited to someone who can operate within constraints, work with predefined architectures, and still deliver high-quality, structured solutions.

ROLE PURPOSE To interpret business and technical requirements and produce detailed, governed solution designs that enable successful delivery within a controlled, high-assurance environment.

You will act as the interface between the client and delivery teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution across a large-scale transformation programme. Architecture and technology choices are largely predefined, meaning this role is less about greenfield design and more about translating complex requirements into structured, deliverable solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Engage directly with client stakeholders onsite to understand business requirements and technical challenges Translate requirements into structured solution designs using pre-defined templates and governance frameworks Produce high-quality, detailed design documentation suitable for client validation and sign-off Act as the technical interface between the MSP and the end client Ensure alignment between solution design, delivery plans, and architectural standards Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and constraints across the solution lifecycle Support delivery teams with clear specifications to enable build and implementation Challenge and influence stakeholders where necessary to ensure optimal outcomes Maintain strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences Operate effectively within a highly secure, compliance-driven environment

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Proven experience in a Solutions Architect, Technical Architect, or similar role Background in infrastructure, cloud, or enterprise IT environments Experience working on large-scale digital transformation or migration programmes Experience working within structured governance and design frameworks Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and design artefacts Experience operating within complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong understanding of risk, dependencies, and delivery considerations

Strong understanding of: Cloud and on-premise architectures Data platforms, databases, and data migration Enterprise systems and integration patterns

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured outputs Commercial awareness and understanding of delivery impact Confident in challenging and influencing at all levels Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and governance Pragmatic approach to solution design within constraints Able to balance technical depth with business understanding

WHY THIS ROLE This is a hands-on, delivery-focused architecture role in a complex, high-assurance environment. It will suit someone who understands how to operate within constraints, work with predefined architectures, and still deliver high-quality, structured solutions that enable large-scale transformation programmes to succeed.

If you are looking for a role where you can add real value without reinventing the wheel, this is it.