Lead Solution Architect Location: Luton - Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: £500–£545 per day inside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to drive end-to-end solution design across a strategic programme within the airline operations domain. This is a high-impact role where you will define the architecture vision, align multiple product teams, and ensure scalable, cohesive, and business-aligned solutions. You will operate at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and product, setting technical direction, establishing guardrails, and enabling teams to deliver effectively while maintaining architectural integrity. Key Responsibilities * Provide architecture leadership across a mission-level initiative, defining and owning the overall solution vision * Shape end-to-end solutions spanning multiple teams, platforms, and technology domains * Establish architecture guardrails, principles, reusable patterns, and reference designs * Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leads to ensure aligned execution * Ensure solutions align with enterprise strategy, standards, and long-term goals * Identify and mitigate cross-team dependencies, integration risks, and architectural gaps * Lead architecture governance and ensure compliance with design standard...