Salary: £37,500 - 40,500 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Solution Architect within complex programmes Strong background in application modernisation and cloud migration Experience working with both legacy systems and modern cloud ecosystems Knowledge of technologies such as AWS and Azure Knowledge of Kubernetes and HELM Knowledge of Java and JavaScript Knowledge of Oracle and MySQL Experience working in agile environments across full delivery lifecycles Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to act as a trusted advisor Experience working within public sector or regulated environments is desirable SC eligibility is required Responsibilities: Own the solution design throughout the full delivery lifecycle Lead application modernisation initiatives within the wider programme Drive the development and documentation of high-quality solution designs Ensure all solutions align with architecture governance and best practices Collaborate with agile delivery teams and architects across all phases Act as the technical authority, working through design decisions and challenges Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, both internal and external Manage relationships with vendors and third-party providers Oversee technical problem resolution and ensure delivery aligns to agreed specifications Technologies: AWS Architect Azure Cloud Helm Java JavaScript Kubernetes MySQL Oracle More: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme. We will be driving solution design and delivery across a complex application modernisation initiative, with ownership of end-to-end solution architecture and close collaboration across delivery teams and stakeholders. This is a six-month role based in Telford, requiring onsite presence two days per week initially, reducing to two days every two weeks once established. The position is at SFIA Level 5/6 and offers a day rate of £625 to £675. We are looking for someone who can help us ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and successfully transitioned into live service. last updated 20 week of 2026