This role is for a Solution Architect to support critical system implementation and upgrade projects as part of a wider digital transformation programme.

Base pay range

Solution Architect – 3 Month Contract – Home Based

The focus is on delivering high‑level technical design, system assessment, and integration architecture to ensure new and upgraded systems are well defined, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.

**NPPV3 clearance is required**.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design of solutions across multiple implementation and upgrade projects.
• Produce high‑level designs, technical documentation, and architecture diagrams.
• Undertake system assessments, options appraisals, and impact analysis for new or upgraded applications.
• Define technical standards, principles, and patterns to ensure consistent architecture across projects.
• Translate user and operational requirements into technical designs.
• Evaluate integration, data, and security implications of proposed solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance to managers and delivery teams.
• Support gap analysis between legacy systems and target architectures.

Experience & Skills

• Senior technical design role – Solution Architect, Technical Architect or equivalent.
• Active NPPV3 clearance (or transferable) is essential.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft environments, application architecture, and system integration.
• Ability to produce clear, well‑structured architecture documentation and high‑level designs.
• Experience with specialist systems (e.g., Cellebrite, CoreVet, Clue, or Niche) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex systems into actionable designs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Prior experience in public sector, policing, or other highly regulated environments is preferred.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting