Role Title: Solutions Architect

Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026

Location: Hybrid (no set number of days to be anywhere, just attending for required meetings in London)

Rate: up to £740 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Clearance required: Sole UK National and Active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months

Role purpose/summary

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design end-to-end AWS cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements.
• Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, patterns, standards).
• Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure solutions are secure, cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable.
• Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components.

Technical Leadership

• Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery life cycle.
• Lead technical design workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and clearly communicate trade-offs.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language for stakeholders.

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with organisational cloud policies, security controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with security and governance teams to perform design reviews and risk assessments.
• Embed principles such as least privilege, encryption, network segregation, observability, and operational readiness.

Delivery & Collaboration

• Support project teams in estimating effort, defining dependencies, and identifying technical risks.
• Work collaboratively with product owners, delivery managers, security architects, and infrastructure teams.
• Create prototypes or proofs of concept to validate architectural decisions.
• Participate in incident reviews or problem investigations where architecture insight is required.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the evolution of cloud standards, reusable patterns, IaC modules, and architectural governance.
• Stay current with AWS services, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Recommend improvements to platform capabilities, tooling, and operating models.
• Consider long-term usage and scalability in all solution designs.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, network administration, or IT systems.
• Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design.
• AWS Certifications, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate (as a minimum).
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture patterns.
• Experience with project management principles and tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage risks and deliver solutions within time and resource constraints.

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree or MBA in Information Systems or related discipline.
• AWS Certification - AWS Solutions Architect Professional. Familiarity with database design, data architecture, and relational databases.
• Expertise in SOA and Web Services (REST/Restful).
• Knowledge App principles and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

• Telford or Worthing (depending on candidate location)
• Max Supplier Rate: £600-£620pd
• Contract: 6 months
• Clearance Required: SC

We are currently seeking an experiencedSAP Technical Architectto join a major delivery programme. This role sits within the SAP Architecture team and plays a key role in designing and overseeing enterprise-level SAP solutions for large-scale implementations.

Role Overview

As an SAP Technical Architect, you will be responsible for understanding client requirements and designing architectural solutions that align with both technical and business objectives. You will oversee the delivery of complex SAP implementations, ensuring solutions are delivered in line with the defined architecture and overall strategy.

Working closely with Functional Consultants and Project Managers, you will support early project scoping, translate business processes into technical architecture, and ensure alignment across all technical workstreams.

You will also play a critical role in governing architectural solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, enterprise standards, and non-functional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable SAP technical architecture solutions
• Oversee architectural delivery across projects and programmes
• Scope and review technical and infrastructure initiatives for feasibility
• Ensure alignment between technical and functional solution design
• Manage technical architecture governance for high-complexity SAP implementations
• Support enterprise architecture development and refinement
• Manage relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Ensure consistency with architectural standards, policies, and best practices

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience withlarge-scale SAP solution architecture
• Experience designinghigh-volume SAP landscapes
• Expertise inSAP system sizing and landscape design
• Ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders
• Strong understanding ofnon-functional requirements and architecture impact
• Experience governing complex SAP implementations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking atenterprise architecture level
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure delivery environments

Key Technologies

• SAP CRM
• SAP UI5, Fiori & Gateway
• SAP NetWeaver (ABAP & Java)
• SAP Industry Solution Contract Accounting / Utilities
• SAP Enterprise Portal
• SAP Enterprise Core Component (ECC)
• SAP Mass Processing
• SAP Process Integration (PI)
• SAP SuccessFactors
• SAP Ariba

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP Architect to contribute to a complex enterprise SAP environment while working with senior stakeholders and large-scale programmes.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking an Enterprise Architect. This position is for an initial 12-month contract assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London

The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and have a strong background in Enterprise Architecture, along with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in developing Enterprise Architectural strategies, leading design authorities, and implementing architectural governance.
• Proven track record in leading enterprise architecture for large-scale cloud hosting, specifically in Azure and GCP, within high-security government Tier 2 environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, including IAM, identity federation, cryptography, network segmentation, and high-assurance gateways.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise design across all domains, including Data, Digital, Security, and Technical areas.
• Proficiency in Secure by Design principles and IT security documentation, including policies, standards, processes, procedures, and patterns.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, as well as SABSA and TOGAF.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Role: SAP Commerce Cloud Architect

Contract Length: 4 weeks initially + extension

Day Rate: Market Rate (outside IR35)

Location: Fully Remote UK/Europe

Role Overview

We are supporting a global organisation undergoing a major eCommerce transformation, migrating from SAP Commerce Cloud (CCv1) to CCv2 and delivering a headless architecture.

This role will act as an independent architectural authority, reviewing the current landscape, identifying structural issues, and providing pragmatic, delivery-focused recommendations.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and partners to assess the architecture and define options to stabilise and optimise the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the current OCC/API architecture and design
• Evaluate alignment with headless and composable commerce best practices
• Identify root causes of delivery bottlenecks and instability
• Review interaction between SAP Commerce Cloud (CCv1/CCv2), OCC, and Alokai
• Provide clear, structured recommendations for the future architecture

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch ASAP.

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Solution Architect

6 month initial contract with view to extend

Hybrid working 2 days onsite

550 to 600 Outside IR35

We’re seeking a Solution Architect with a strong background in either Supply Chain and/or Retail operations. You will lead the design and delivery of technology solutions across finance and back-office domains and ensure scalable, secure, and integrated architectures that support core business functions such as finance, HR and compliance.

The successful candidate will bridge business strategy and technical execution, shaping solutions that improve operational efficiency, financial control, and data visibility across the organisation.

The role:

Collaborate with Business Analyst(s) and Business Stakeholder(s) to translate requirements and business problems into appropriate solutions
Design end to end solution architectures across finance and back office platforms
Own TDA submissions from creation through to approval
Contribute to architecture forums, including the development of strategy and principles
Document technical processes and designs in line with architecture standards
Provide architectural governance across projects and programmes
Evaluate and recommend technology platforms, vendors, and tools through a structured process where required

Skills and experience:

Strong experience in Solution Architecture in supply chain or retail focussed organisations
Strong experience within finance and / or back-office systems
Extremely Good stakeholder management experience
Supplier management experience
Experience designing integrations (APIs, middleware, event-driven architecture)
Experience designing cloud platforms (Primarily AWS)

Please apply if interest or reach out to Craig at Cathcart Technology

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months (possible extension).
• Location: London (2 days per week onsite/fully remote option as well).
• Active and fully transferrable SC Clearance is required for this role.

We are seeking an SC Cleared Azure Infrastructure Architect for a 6-month contract (hybrid, 2 days/week in London). You will lead large-scale migrations and design enterprise-grade Azure Landing Zones.

The Role

• Design & Strategy: Create HLD/LLD, BoM pricing, and target architectures for complex cloud migrations.
• Execution: Hands-on migration of on-prem workloads using Azure Migrate and infrastructure automation via Terraform.
• Governance: Design identity, security (Key Vault/IAM), and DR solutions across SQL (IaaS/PaaS) and Networking.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 13+ years in IT with 5+ years specializing in Azure Infra.
• Technical Stack: Expertise in Terraform, Azure Networking, Azure DevOps, and PowerShell.
• Clearance: Must hold an active UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Skills: Proven ability to manage stakeholders and deliver value-driven cloud strategies.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Enterprise Architect 6-month contract SC Cleared Inside of IR35 London/Remote Retail Payments

My Customer is looking for an experienced SC Cleared Enterprise Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of retail payments. This position will focus on defining the strategic direction, architecture, and user experience for next-generation payment systems, working closely with industry stakeholders and internal bodies.

You will operate at a strategic level, translating complex requirements into clear architectural direction while ensuring alignment across multiple programmes and partners.

Experience & Skills from the Enterprise Architect:

• Actively SC Cleared
• Background in architecture, design, or solution modelling
• Direct retail payments system/design or supervisory experience
• Experience leading or contributing to large programmes or transformation initiatives
• Exposure to retail payments systems, financial services, or regulated environments
• Strong ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated experience breaking down complex challenges into actionable insights and solutions
• Proven capability to evaluate different architectural approaches, balancing trade-offs and aligning decisions to strategic or regulatory drivers
• Experience operating in a strategic or enterprise-level architecture role within large or complex environments

Key Responsibilities of the Enterprise Architect:

• Develop and define high-level architectural designs for future retail payments infrastructure
• Analyse existing payment ecosystems and comparable industries to identify best practices and innovation opportunities
• Engage with external stakeholders and industry participants to understand user needs, operational processes, and end-to-end journeys
• Map and design seamless customer and business user journeys across payment platforms
• Produce clear, well-structured documentation, including white papers and proposals, to communicate architectural vision and secure stakeholder alignment
• Collaborate with governance bodies, design authorities, and delivery teams to ensure consistency with strategic objectives
• Provide architectural guidance across multiple workstreams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and future-proof

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Role: Azure Architect-Linux with Active SC Clearance
Location: London, UK(2 days in a week from office, Hybrid)
Job type: 6 months contract with possible extension

Job Details:

12+ years of IT experience and minimum of 5+ years of experience on Azure Infra, Azure Migrate, Azure Networking mainly Azure IaaS/PaaS, DC, Cloud, Security, SIAM and Data/Storage areas Azure Key Vault, Azure IAM. Should have worked with the team size of above 5 Infra, technically guided, managed and governed the team.

Primary skills:

• Expertise in On-prem/Public cloud Infra assessments using Azure Migrate
• Driving the cloud Solutioning Azure activities for large complex migration
• Ensure that the proposed solution covers Azure strategy, stakeholder management as well as the actual solution covering Business, Application and Infrastructure as well as commercial aspects (in terms of value for money and not commercial costing etc.)
• Working experience with various industry domains like banking, healthcare, Insurance
• Understanding customer Infra landscape. Design and build Azure Landing Zone activities.
• Clear understanding of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI (Return on Investment).
• Provide the Azure target architecture and its BoM pricing and licensing related details.
• Azure Target Solutions architect Diagram (all Azure services) including HLD & LLD .
• Migrating on premise workloads to Azure using Azure Migrate.
• Troubleshooting experience with Azure & Linux environments (Processor, networking, clusters, IO, memory etc. related issues)
• Define & realize end-to-end solution architecture addressing business processes, specifications in a domain regulation in a domain, quality attributes of a system and economy of solution.
• Strong knowledge on Linux Manage storage devices, logical volumes, and file systems, Install & update software packages.
• Strong knowledge in Upgrading/migrating Linux Servers to later versions.
• Strong Knowledge with Backup and restoration of Servers.
• Hands-on experience in restoring OS and Data files from backup.
• Hands on experience in Control services and daemons: manage services and the boot-up process.
• Hands on experience in Manage networking: Configure and troubleshoot networking on Linux systems.
• Hands on experience in configure link aggregation and bridging: Configure and troubleshoot advanced network interface functionality including bonding, teaming, and local software bridges.
• Hands on experience in managing DNS for Servers: DNS records for systems and configure secure DNS caching.
• Hands on experience in configure and troubleshoot email delivery: Send Mail, Postfix
• Hands on experience in Provide file-based storage: Provide NFS exports and SMB file shares to specific systems and users.
• Hands-on experience in Apache HTTPD web service: Configure Apache HTTPD to provide Transport Layer Security (TLS)-enabled websites and virtual hosts.
• Hands on experience in Execute Shell Scripting and automation techniques.
• Optimize web server traffic: Improve performance of your web Servers by using Varnish to cache static content being served and HAProxy to terminate TLS connections and balance load between Servers.
• Tune system performance: Improve system performance by setting tuning parameters and adjusting scheduling priority of processes.
• Ability to provide guidance to other engineers.
• Ability to complete root-cause analysis on complex issues.
• High-end troubleshooting complex issues.
• Strong understanding of security within a UNIX environment.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

SAP PEO Solution Architect - Active SC, SAP, PEO

Market Rate (Inside IR35)

Remote / London

6 months

We are seeking an experienced SAP PEO Solution Architect, with Active Security Clearance (SC) to provide strategic advisory services on leveraging SAP for advanced manufacturing solutions within a complex engineering environment.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a SAP Solution Architect ideally within the Defence sector
• Active Security Clearance (SC)
• Deep knowledge of SAP PEO and its role within manufacturing solutions
• Strong experience in SAP S/4HANA architecture and PLM integration (Teamcenter / PLMSi).
• Ability to advise at a strategic level, not just technical delivery.

Nice to have:

• Flexibility to get to office
• Experience within engineering/manufacturing

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Solutions Architect

Initial 11-Month Contract
Hybrid Working in Manchester
450 - 550, Inside IR35

We’re working with a Global IT Services Provider who are looking for a Solution Architect to support the design and delivery of enterprise-scale systems, aligned to business and technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end solutions aligned to strategy and standards.
• Produce clear solution architecture documentation and views.
• Support delivery teams and collaborate with engineering.
• Design microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Contribute to roadmaps and governance forums.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Required Experience:

• Experience working as a Solution Architect within Public Sector environments (essential)
• Strong experience with SaaS product selection and implementation.
• Deep technical knowledge of microservices, APIs, and file-based integrations.
• Experience designing event-driven architectures and modern integration patterns.
• Strong background in public cloud technologies and architecture design.
• Experience producing high-quality architecture documentation and solution views.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at senior level.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Overview
An organisation operating in complex, secure environments is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to drive enterprise-wide architecture strategy across multiple programmes and domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture development and governance across programmes
• Define and maintain architecture principles, standards, and frameworks aligned to business strategy
• Shape architecture strategy for a major Line of Business
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, infrastructure, data, applications, and security
• Chair design reviews and ensure alignment with strategic and security objectives
• Drive innovation, research, and capability development
• Represent the organisation at senior external forums
• Mentor and develop the internal architecture community

Requirements

• Proven experience leading enterprise architecture in large, complex environments (Essential)
• Strong background in defence/aerospace programmes within secure or government contexts (Essential)
• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, ArchiMate) (Essential)
• Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles and cybersecurity (Essential)
• Experience in architectural governance, design assurance, and cross-domain delivery
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, cloud architect, CISSP)
• Experience contributing to industry standards or thought leadership
• Exposure to international or regulatory environments

This opportunity is operating inside of IR35.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Contract Lead Architect (Azure and D365 Expertise)
Contract OIR35, UK Hybrid - office weekly / few times per month:
Must have Digital Health / Pharma Sector and MS D365 / Azure experience

A leading organisation is seeking a visionary Lead Architect to define and drive its enterprise-wide architecture strategy and aligned in flight projects This role is pivotal in shaping a unified, scalable, technology platform that supports Patient Journey and Digital product innovation.
Experience of Transformation alongside Architecture is desirable.

It s about setting the architectural principles, structure, and systemic coherence across Azure, D365, infrastructure, data, applications, and integrations enabling high-quality experiences for patients and healthcare professionals.

Essential Technical Skills:

• Strong Azure Cloud expertise
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM & ERP platforms
• Customer / Patient-facing applications & healthcare UX design
• Data governance & analytics with EU residency compliance
• API-first/MACH architectures (Microservices, Cloud-native, Headless)
• Multi-cloud/hybrid-cloud implementations
• Healthcare, Medical, Pharma etc sector

If you feel you meet the exact needs - D365 and Healthcare at a Lead or Enterprise Architecture level, please apply now for immediate consideration.