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Role Title: Solution Architect
Location: Sheffield
Duration: 31/12/2025
Rate: £330 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only
Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance IT solutions that align with our business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architectures and ensure successful delivery of complex systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse business requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
* Design end-to-end solutions that integrate with existing systems and platforms.
* Lead technical teams in the implementation of architectural solutions.
* Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
* Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to ensure alignment.
* Conduct system evaluations and recommend improvements.
* Document architecture designs, decisions, and implementation plans.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
* Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods.
* Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in a solution architecture role.
* Strong knowledge of system integration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and microservices.
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, or C#.
* Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL), APIs, and messaging systems (Kafka, JMS).
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
Preferred Certifications
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
* Google Professional Cloud Architect
* TOGAF or SAFe for Architects
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Redis, Salesforce, or SAP.
* Knowledge of event-driven architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Ability to conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and performance tuning.
* Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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