LaunchPad Statistician | 12 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Glasgow| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: The LaunchPad Statistician will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of innovation projects across healthcare settings, contributing to the design, delivery, and evaluation of data-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes, service efficiency, and system sustainability. The post will primarily utilise routinely collected usual care data provided through the Safe Haven environment, with an understanding that datasets may be subject to gaps, variability, or incomplete records inherent to real-world clinical data sources. Working closely with project managers, clinical leads, digital teams, and external partners, the postholder will provide expert statistical input across the full project life cycle. The role will involve working with complex, real-world healthcare datasets, including routinely collected clinical data, digital health outputs, and linked datasets within secure environments such as Trusted Research Environments (TREs). The postholder will be responsible for developing robust statistical analysis plans aligned to project objectives, applying appropriate quantitative methodologies, and ensuring outputs are accurate, reproducible, and compliant with relevant governance frameworks. This includes supporting evaluations of digital health technologies, service redesign initiatives, and Pathway transformation programmes. A key aspect of the role will be translating complex statistical outputs into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians, operational teams, industry partners, and senior leadership. The analyst will contribute to reporting requirements, including highlight reports, steering group updates, and external dissemination such as publications and presentations. The role also requires close adherence to data governance, information governance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all analyses are conducted in line with policies, data protection legislation, and best practice in research and innovation. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of data, innovation, and healthcare transformation, supporting the generation of real-world evidence to inform decision-making and scale impactful solutions across the business. Essential Skills & Experience: Degree in statistics, mathematics, data science Experience of working with NHS Health Boards Experience working with NHS datasets Experience delivering statistical analysis across multiple projects or a programme/portfolio Producing statistical analysis plans, reports, dashboards, or publications Experience with data linkage and working within Trusted Research Environments Desirable Qualifications Evidence of continued professional development in areas such as: Health data science, project methodology. Etc Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) in statistics, public health, or a relevant discipline Knowledge of AI/ML approaches and their application in healthcare This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
LaunchPad Statistician | 12 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Glasgow| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: The LaunchPad Statistician will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of innovation projects across healthcare settings, contributing to the design, delivery, and evaluation of data-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes, service efficiency, and system sustainability. The post will primarily utilise routinely collected usual care data provided through the Safe Haven environment, with an understanding that datasets may be subject to gaps, variability, or incomplete records inherent to real-world clinical data sources. Working closely with project managers, clinical leads, digital teams, and external partners, the postholder will provide expert statistical input across the full project life cycle. The role will involve working with complex, real-world healthcare datasets, including routinely collected clinical data, digital health outputs, and linked datasets within secure environments such as Trusted Research Environments (TREs). The postholder will be responsible for developing robust statistical analysis plans aligned to project objectives, applying appropriate quantitative methodologies, and ensuring outputs are accurate, reproducible, and compliant with relevant governance frameworks. This includes supporting evaluations of digital health technologies, service redesign initiatives, and Pathway transformation programmes. A key aspect of the role will be translating complex statistical outputs into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians, operational teams, industry partners, and senior leadership. The analyst will contribute to reporting requirements, including highlight reports, steering group updates, and external dissemination such as publications and presentations. The role also requires close adherence to data governance, information governance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all analyses are conducted in line with policies, data protection legislation, and best practice in research and innovation. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of data, innovation, and healthcare transformation, supporting the generation of real-world evidence to inform decision-making and scale impactful solutions across the business. Essential Skills & Experience: Degree in statistics, mathematics, data science Experience of working with NHS Health Boards Experience working with NHS datasets Experience delivering statistical analysis across multiple projects or a programme/portfolio Producing statistical analysis plans, reports, dashboards, or publications Experience with data linkage and working within Trusted Research Environments Desirable Qualifications Evidence of continued professional development in areas such as: Health data science, project methodology. Etc Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) in statistics, public health, or a relevant discipline Knowledge of AI/ML approaches and their application in healthcare This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Contracts Manager, an initial 12 month contract. Inside of IR35 £550 - £675 a day Hybrid working to Glasgow Capital projects We are looking for the following experience: Experience of working with Projects of significant value (from £20M to £50M) Negotiating and drafting contracts Managing the tender process for NEC contracts Overseeing post-contract activities, including forecasting payments, accruals, and managing compensation events Managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically six or seven projects) Please submit an updated CV ASAP for review.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Contracts Manager, an initial 12 month contract. Inside of IR35 £550 - £675 a day Hybrid working to Glasgow Capital projects We are looking for the following experience: Experience of working with Projects of significant value (from £20M to £50M) Negotiating and drafting contracts Managing the tender process for NEC contracts Overseeing post-contract activities, including forecasting payments, accruals, and managing compensation events Managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically six or seven projects) Please submit an updated CV ASAP for review.
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Contracts Manager, an initial 12 month contract. Inside of IR35 £550 - £675 Inverness is preference (hybrid working), other sites in Scotland also available. We are looking for the following experience: Experience of working with Projects of significant value (from £20M to £50M) Negotiating and drafting contracts Managing the tender process for NEC contracts Overseeing post-contract activities, including forecasting payments, accruals, and managing compensation events Managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically six or seven projects) Please submit an updated CV ASAP for review.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Contracts Manager, an initial 12 month contract. Inside of IR35 £550 - £675 Inverness is preference (hybrid working), other sites in Scotland also available. We are looking for the following experience: Experience of working with Projects of significant value (from £20M to £50M) Negotiating and drafting contracts Managing the tender process for NEC contracts Overseeing post-contract activities, including forecasting payments, accruals, and managing compensation events Managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically six or seven projects) Please submit an updated CV ASAP for review.
Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of interim Senior Counsel, a six month contract, hybrid working to Glasgow. Inside of IR35 Public Sector 2-3 days a week onsite This role will be to provide support to, and when required deputise for, the General Counsel in the provision of accurate, relevant, commercially focused, and timely advice to the business on a wide variety of legal topics and act as the primary initial day-to-day point of contact for all legal advice. Expertise Required Solicitor admitted to practice in Scotland, with at least 7 years' PQE with a law firm and/or in-house. Some in-house experience within a complex, highly regulated industry, with a focus on service Experience of advising public sector clients. Expert understanding of contracts, commercial and public procurement Please apply with your updated CV for consideration.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of interim Senior Counsel, a six month contract, hybrid working to Glasgow. Inside of IR35 Public Sector 2-3 days a week onsite This role will be to provide support to, and when required deputise for, the General Counsel in the provision of accurate, relevant, commercially focused, and timely advice to the business on a wide variety of legal topics and act as the primary initial day-to-day point of contact for all legal advice. Expertise Required Solicitor admitted to practice in Scotland, with at least 7 years' PQE with a law firm and/or in-house. Some in-house experience within a complex, highly regulated industry, with a focus on service Experience of advising public sector clients. Expert understanding of contracts, commercial and public procurement Please apply with your updated CV for consideration.
Drupal Architect Outside IR35 £525.00 Until end of July initially Website Transformation Higher Education Organisation Drupal Architect to support the discovery phase of a large-scale public website transformation within a higher education organisation. The programme is moving multiple public-facing websites from a Legacy CMS to Drupal and requires senior architectural input to gather, rationalise and harmonise requirements across distinct product groups. This role works under the Head of Web and alongside an existing Solutions Architect and internal Business Analyst. The focus is squarely on requirements, solution design and reuse strategy , not build or delivery. Programme Context The organisation currently operates multiple Legacy CMS sites serving different audiences and product areas, including international and UK-focused content and assessment-related material. These will be migrated to separate Drupal instances per product group , aligned through a shared design and reuse approach. Most capability is expected to be common across sites, with some product-specific bespoke requirements . The immediate aim is to step away from Legacy platforms and establish a clear, reusable Drupal blueprint that can be taken to market through a formal RFP for delivery partners. The Assignment The initial discovery phase is already underway. This contract strengthens the architecture and design capability by adding a business-facing Drupal technical architect who can: Work with stakeholders to understand what they need Assess how Drupal can fulfil those needs Harmonise overlapping requirements across product groups Shape high-level designs that balance reuse with necessary variation The outputs from this engagement will form the baseline set of requirements and designs used across all product groups ahead of vendor procurement. Key Responsibilities Lead and support requirements discovery workshops with business and product stakeholders Consolidate, de-duplicate and harmonise requirements across multiple product groups Work alongside the Drupal Solutions Architect to define high-level solution options Translate agreed approaches into High-Level Technical Designs (HLDs) , covering: Content models Component and pattern choices Reuse versus bespoke decisions Integration considerations where relevant Assess requirements against reusable Drupal assets and patterns, identifying where common solutions apply Maintain clear traceability between business goals, requirements and architectural outcomes Write user stories and acceptance criteria to support backlog refinement Contribute to knowledge transfer across the programme during discovery In Scope/Out of Scope In scope Requirements elicitation, consolidation and harmonisation High-level solution outlining High-Level Technical Design (HLD) creation Reuse and consistency assessment Discovery-phase knowledge transfer Out of scope Detailed or low-level technical architecture Platform governance Build or implementation delivery BAU support or infrastructure operations Vendor selection or supplier management Skills & Experience Required Essential Extensive experience (circa 10+ years) in hybrid Business Analysis/Solution Design roles Strong, hands-on Drupal expertise , including: Content modelling Site building Clear understanding of what Drupal can and cannot deliver without custom development Demonstrable experience producing High-Level Technical Designs Familiarity with modern Drupal concepts such as Recipes, Install Profiles, Distributions, SDC and Storybook Confident facilitating workshops and challenging stakeholders to align on shared solutions Comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Desirable Drupal certification (Acquia or equivalent) or community contributions Previous experience supporting a Solutions Architect within a platform or multi-site model Familiarity with Figma, design tokens or design-system processes Working knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards Experience with Jira, Confluence or requirements traceability tooling
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Drupal Architect Outside IR35 £525.00 Until end of July initially Website Transformation Higher Education Organisation Drupal Architect to support the discovery phase of a large-scale public website transformation within a higher education organisation. The programme is moving multiple public-facing websites from a Legacy CMS to Drupal and requires senior architectural input to gather, rationalise and harmonise requirements across distinct product groups. This role works under the Head of Web and alongside an existing Solutions Architect and internal Business Analyst. The focus is squarely on requirements, solution design and reuse strategy , not build or delivery. Programme Context The organisation currently operates multiple Legacy CMS sites serving different audiences and product areas, including international and UK-focused content and assessment-related material. These will be migrated to separate Drupal instances per product group , aligned through a shared design and reuse approach. Most capability is expected to be common across sites, with some product-specific bespoke requirements . The immediate aim is to step away from Legacy platforms and establish a clear, reusable Drupal blueprint that can be taken to market through a formal RFP for delivery partners. The Assignment The initial discovery phase is already underway. This contract strengthens the architecture and design capability by adding a business-facing Drupal technical architect who can: Work with stakeholders to understand what they need Assess how Drupal can fulfil those needs Harmonise overlapping requirements across product groups Shape high-level designs that balance reuse with necessary variation The outputs from this engagement will form the baseline set of requirements and designs used across all product groups ahead of vendor procurement. Key Responsibilities Lead and support requirements discovery workshops with business and product stakeholders Consolidate, de-duplicate and harmonise requirements across multiple product groups Work alongside the Drupal Solutions Architect to define high-level solution options Translate agreed approaches into High-Level Technical Designs (HLDs) , covering: Content models Component and pattern choices Reuse versus bespoke decisions Integration considerations where relevant Assess requirements against reusable Drupal assets and patterns, identifying where common solutions apply Maintain clear traceability between business goals, requirements and architectural outcomes Write user stories and acceptance criteria to support backlog refinement Contribute to knowledge transfer across the programme during discovery In Scope/Out of Scope In scope Requirements elicitation, consolidation and harmonisation High-level solution outlining High-Level Technical Design (HLD) creation Reuse and consistency assessment Discovery-phase knowledge transfer Out of scope Detailed or low-level technical architecture Platform governance Build or implementation delivery BAU support or infrastructure operations Vendor selection or supplier management Skills & Experience Required Essential Extensive experience (circa 10+ years) in hybrid Business Analysis/Solution Design roles Strong, hands-on Drupal expertise , including: Content modelling Site building Clear understanding of what Drupal can and cannot deliver without custom development Demonstrable experience producing High-Level Technical Designs Familiarity with modern Drupal concepts such as Recipes, Install Profiles, Distributions, SDC and Storybook Confident facilitating workshops and challenging stakeholders to align on shared solutions Comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Desirable Drupal certification (Acquia or equivalent) or community contributions Previous experience supporting a Solutions Architect within a platform or multi-site model Familiarity with Figma, design tokens or design-system processes Working knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards Experience with Jira, Confluence or requirements traceability tooling
Senior Data Architect - Hybrid (UK, Various) - £57 - 72k (London £81k) Harvey Nash are working with a growing digital consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design of modern, secure and scalable data solutions for complex client environments. What we're looking for: Proven experience defining enterprise-level data architectures for multiple stakeholders Strong knowledge of data lakes and data warehousing (eg Snowflake, Databricks) Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP and cloud data migrations Excellent data modelling skills (ER models, datamarts, data dictionaries, ELT/ETL) Strong understanding of data governance, security and role-based access control Confident, client-facing communicator with a pragmatic delivery mindset What you'll be doing: Designing data architectures aligned to enterprise data and technical strategies Creating and maintaining core architecture artefacts and data standards Owning architectural decisions and rationale with senior stakeholders Analysing data sources, APIs and Legacy systems (including reverse-engineering models) Supporting Agile delivery, engineering teams, integrations and testing What's in it for you: Collaborative, people-first culture within a growing Digital & Data Consultancy Clear progression pathways and strong investment in learning & development Hybrid Working - 2 days p/w onsite at your local office or client site. Current locations: Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol or London. 25 Days Holiday + UK Public Holidays.o 6% Pension with employee contributions of 2%. Season ticket loans. Additional flexible benefits package tailored to suit your needs.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Architect - Hybrid (UK, Various) - £57 - 72k (London £81k) Harvey Nash are working with a growing digital consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design of modern, secure and scalable data solutions for complex client environments. What we're looking for: Proven experience defining enterprise-level data architectures for multiple stakeholders Strong knowledge of data lakes and data warehousing (eg Snowflake, Databricks) Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP and cloud data migrations Excellent data modelling skills (ER models, datamarts, data dictionaries, ELT/ETL) Strong understanding of data governance, security and role-based access control Confident, client-facing communicator with a pragmatic delivery mindset What you'll be doing: Designing data architectures aligned to enterprise data and technical strategies Creating and maintaining core architecture artefacts and data standards Owning architectural decisions and rationale with senior stakeholders Analysing data sources, APIs and Legacy systems (including reverse-engineering models) Supporting Agile delivery, engineering teams, integrations and testing What's in it for you: Collaborative, people-first culture within a growing Digital & Data Consultancy Clear progression pathways and strong investment in learning & development Hybrid Working - 2 days p/w onsite at your local office or client site. Current locations: Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol or London. 25 Days Holiday + UK Public Holidays.o 6% Pension with employee contributions of 2%. Season ticket loans. Additional flexible benefits package tailored to suit your needs.
Frontend Developer | 5 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Starting ASAP Day Rate: market rates Location: Remote Job Description: Our Public Sector client is seeking a talented and experienced Front End Developer to join their Digital Delivery team. You will be part of an established agile delivery team working to deliver a new public facing digital authorisation application service, associated Back Office database and internal Back Office system. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role where working independently whilst collaborating effectively within the wider team is key. Key Skills Proven experience of modern JavaScript practices, frameworks and industry standards regarding Front End technologies. Experience of implementing these to produce services which meet Usability, Accessibility and Cyber Security standards. Proficiency in building Front End applications with Angular, NodeJS, Express, Typescript, HTML and CSS. Experience developing and working with REST APIs Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (eg, MS DevOps). Experience with version control systems (eg, Git). Understanding and experience with Agile methodologies Experience mentoring other members of the team. Desirable Skills Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of MS DevOps. Experience with database systems (eg, Oracle, SQL Server, Cosmos DB). Knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-code services. Familiarity with MS Power Platform/Dynamics 365. This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
Frontend Developer | 5 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Starting ASAP Day Rate: market rates Location: Remote Job Description: Our Public Sector client is seeking a talented and experienced Front End Developer to join their Digital Delivery team. You will be part of an established agile delivery team working to deliver a new public facing digital authorisation application service, associated Back Office database and internal Back Office system. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role where working independently whilst collaborating effectively within the wider team is key. Key Skills Proven experience of modern JavaScript practices, frameworks and industry standards regarding Front End technologies. Experience of implementing these to produce services which meet Usability, Accessibility and Cyber Security standards. Proficiency in building Front End applications with Angular, NodeJS, Express, Typescript, HTML and CSS. Experience developing and working with REST APIs Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (eg, MS DevOps). Experience with version control systems (eg, Git). Understanding and experience with Agile methodologies Experience mentoring other members of the team. Desirable Skills Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of MS DevOps. Experience with database systems (eg, Oracle, SQL Server, Cosmos DB). Knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-code services. Familiarity with MS Power Platform/Dynamics 365. This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
Are you a Software Developer Looking to take the next step? We're partnering with a forward-thinking organisation that's scaling rapidly and looking for talented mid-level Software Developers to join their growing team. You'll contribute to high-impact projects, working with modern languages and frameworks in a collaborative, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable software solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements Contribute to technical discussions and team knowledge sharing Required Skills & Experience Solid experience in one or more of the following: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Ruby Strong grasp of software engineering principles and clean coding practices Experience in client-facing or consultancy environments is a bonus Good problem-solving and communication skills Familiarity with the GDS framework Eligible for or currently hold SC clearance Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Hybrid working model Inclusive and collaborative culture Opportunities for career progression and skill development This is a fantastic opportunity for mid-level developers who are ready to grow, contribute meaningfully and work on exciting projects. If that sounds like you, apply now- we'd love to hear from you
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Are you a Software Developer Looking to take the next step? We're partnering with a forward-thinking organisation that's scaling rapidly and looking for talented mid-level Software Developers to join their growing team. You'll contribute to high-impact projects, working with modern languages and frameworks in a collaborative, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable software solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements Contribute to technical discussions and team knowledge sharing Required Skills & Experience Solid experience in one or more of the following: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Ruby Strong grasp of software engineering principles and clean coding practices Experience in client-facing or consultancy environments is a bonus Good problem-solving and communication skills Familiarity with the GDS framework Eligible for or currently hold SC clearance Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Hybrid working model Inclusive and collaborative culture Opportunities for career progression and skill development This is a fantastic opportunity for mid-level developers who are ready to grow, contribute meaningfully and work on exciting projects. If that sounds like you, apply now- we'd love to hear from you
Are you a Senior Software Developer ready for a fresh challenge with job security? We're working with a forward thinking organisation that is scaling fast and looking for experienced Software Developers to join their growing team. You'll work on high impact projects, using modern languages and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deploy scalable software solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams Work with Stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality outcomes Mentor junior developers Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in one or more of the following: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Ruby Solid understanding of software engineering principles and best practices Experience working in client-facing roles is a plus Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Experience with GDS framework Valid or eligibility for SC clearance Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Hybrid working model Inclusive and collaborative culture This is an exciting opportunity for senior-level developers that want to make an impact while continuing to grow professionally. If that sounds like you, apply now, we would love to hear from you
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Are you a Senior Software Developer ready for a fresh challenge with job security? We're working with a forward thinking organisation that is scaling fast and looking for experienced Software Developers to join their growing team. You'll work on high impact projects, using modern languages and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deploy scalable software solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams Work with Stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality outcomes Mentor junior developers Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in one or more of the following: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Ruby Solid understanding of software engineering principles and best practices Experience working in client-facing roles is a plus Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Experience with GDS framework Valid or eligibility for SC clearance Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Hybrid working model Inclusive and collaborative culture This is an exciting opportunity for senior-level developers that want to make an impact while continuing to grow professionally. If that sounds like you, apply now, we would love to hear from you
Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
Sep 26, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
