Salary: £75,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: SC security clearance is required Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar technical leadership role Strong technical management skills with the ability to communicate complex technical risks and issues Excellent knowledge of service delivery and architecture governance processes Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders Experience with various technologies such as AWS, Azure, Oracle DB, and Data Lakehouse is preferred Strong problem-solving skills and proven experience in technical problem management Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership for High Profile Incidents (HPIs) and Major Incidents (MIs) Own the solution design through the delivery phases Manage technical issues escalated during the service lifecycle Communicate fixes for technical risks in live services resulting from incidents Input into the technical aspects of the Service Roadmap Approve key technical aspects of changes to the service Liaise with the Service Director to communicate technical service risks to stakeholders Advise on the appropriate use of existing and emerging technologies Support the Continual Improvement Programme across the HMRC estate Expedite the resolution of High Profile Incidents (HPIs) Drive the solution development and documentation of designs ensuring architectural best practices are observed Technologies: AWS Architect Azure Support Oracle Security Cloud SAS Talend More: We are seeking a Solution Architect for a 6-month contract based in Telford with hybrid working. This role requires SC security clearance and offers a rate of £625 - £645 per day inside IR35. As part of our team, you will provide technical leadership and manage various high-profile incidents while ensuring adherence to architecture governance processes. We value strong relationships with our clients and seek a candidate who can confidently advise on technology solutions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. last updated 5 week of 2026