Solution Architect

Job Title: SC Cleared Solution Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 19th January start 3-6 months with likely extension
Rate: Up to 540 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing to go through the SC Clearance process

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to own the solution and technical architecture for a major platform and its new data-visualisation components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder-management skills

Key Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance.
• Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions.
• Oversee the design of new data-visualisation components, ensuring optimal integration with existing systems.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Delivery Leads, Business Analysts, and Product Leads to shape and refine technical requirements.
• Advise on technical feasibility, delivery timelines, and risk management, ensuring well-informed decision-making.
• Support stakeholder engagement by communicating complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way.
• Ensure all architectural decisions align with business objectives, user needs, and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Lead Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role.
• Strong background designing scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and driving delivery in complex environments.
• Excellent understanding of architectural governance frameworks and documentation practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience