Solution Architect (Applications) | up to £800/day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Hybrid (Bristol - 3 days on site)
We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect (Applications) to lead the secure design, migration, and hosting of both COTS and non-COTS applications across virtual environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme from initial architecture through to deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide subject matter expertise and architectural leadership across application hosting, migration, and data management.
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Design and document High-Level Architectures (HLAs) and Architecture Overviews to support a broad application landscape.
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Create and maintain detailed Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and build/configuration documentation for deployment activities.
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Oversee technical delivery from early-stage planning through build, migration, and go-live.
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Participate in technical design sessions, aligning solutions with overall enterprise architecture and project goals.
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Collaborate closely with delivery partners, security teams, and project managers to ensure alignment with governance and compliance standards.
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Support the development of test strategies and assurance plans, ensuring solutions meet performance and security requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:
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Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering application and data solutions in high-security or complex enterprise environments.
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Proficient in virtualisation and hosting technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), with an understanding of scalable infrastructure patterns.
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Strong background in application migration, particularly for mixed estates (COTS, legacy, bespoke systems).
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Confident working in multi-disciplinary teams, with a proactive and consultative approach to stakeholder engagement.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to shape critical application services within a secure, high-impact programme. If you're looking for a technically challenging role with long-term potential, we welcome your application.