Managed Service Lead / Solution Architect
Location: Basingstoke - On-site 5 days per week
Rate: Up to 850 per day
Duration: 12 months
Clearance: Purple - Due to the nature of the project, active STRAP clearance is essential for an immediate start and time scale of the project.
Are you a seasoned technology leader with a passion for delivering complex IaaS, PaaS, and Workplace services? Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for three Managed Service Lead / Solution Architect roles to spearhead large‑scale, mission‑critical environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategic roadmaps, lead multi‑skilled teams, and drive transformative customer experiences.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading the technical delivery of managed service components from design through to deployment and live operation.
* Collaborating with fellow Managed Service Leads to enhance efficiency and cohesion across multiple technology domains.
* Shaping strategic direction and contributing to roadmaps for key delivery areas.
* Acting as the technical authority, providing leadership to teams and stakeholder engagement.
* Ensuring architecture governance, compliance, and the integrity of customer environments.
* Reporting to the Solution Lead and working within an agile, collaborative environment.
What you'll bring:
* Proven experience in delivering secure, resilient, large‑scale IaaS, PaaS, and workplace solutions.
* Skilled in creating and owning technical design artefacts, including HLDs and LLDs.
* Strong problem‑solving and design thinking capabilities.
* Experience managing and motivating teams to meet project goals.
* Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior internal and client stakeholders.
* UK nationality with DV clearance and experience working in highly secure, mission‑critical environments.
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