Maxwell Bond
Solutions Architect
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Contract Solutions Architect
Location: Hybrid – Manchester Contract Type: Outside IR35 Duration: Initial 6 months with extensions Day Rate: Competitive
About the Role
Our client is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering complex transformation programmes across public and private sector organisations. They are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native platforms and enterprise applications.
You will work closely with engineering, data, AI and product teams to define architecture, guide delivery, and ensure scalable, secure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end solution architecture across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security layers.
- Produce High Level Designs, Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and technical documentation.
- Design cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure.
- Define API-first, event-driven, and microservices architectures.
- Work closely with software engineers, data engineers, product teams, and stakeholders.
- Lead architecture workshops and present designs to technical governance boards.
- Ensure solutions align with security, performance, and operational requirements.
- Support delivery teams through implementation and provide technical leadership.
- Drive best practice across DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering standards.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to architecture communities.
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Skills Focus
Core Areas:
- End-to-end solution design
- Re-architecting / “rip and replace” legacy systems
- Data migration strategy
- Technology selection and trade-offs
- Workflow and system orchestration
- Strong linkage with Business Analyst (BA) outputs to shape solution direction
- Scalable, modern architectures and AI-enabled workflows
Technical Skills Required
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure networking and security
- Identity and access management (IAM)
- Hybrid cloud architectures
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Architecture & Integration
- API-led architecture
- Event-driven architecture
- Microservices
- Domain-driven design
- Enterprise integration patterns
- Messaging technologies and asynchronous processing
Engineering & DevOps
- CI/CD pipelines
- Git-based development
- Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Observability and monitoring
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Data & AI Platforms
- Azure Data Platform
- Databricks
- Azure Data Factory
- Synapse Analytics
- Data modelling and governance
- AI and machine learning platform architectures
Experience Required
- Proven background delivering architecture on large-scale transformation programmes.
- Strong experience within consultancy or client-facing environments.
- Ability to operate across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Experience producing architecture artefacts and supporting governance processes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial services, insurance, healthcare, or government) is advantageous.
- Previous experience leading distributed engineering teams.
Desirable
- Azure certifications.
- Experience with Databricks and AI platforms (including AI optimisations).
- Knowledge of Generative AI (GenAI) and agentic AI architectures.
- Experience with container platforms and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to platform engineering and cloud optimisation initiatives.
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