Solution Architect – Application Modernisation
Duration: Initial 6 Months
Location: Reading (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate
We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a major application modernisation programme, providing architectural leadership across a diverse portfolio of business applications. You’ll guide modernisation, migration, and rationalisation activity using recognised 6R frameworks, ensuring solutions are scalable, supportable, and aligned to enterprise standards.
What You’ll Do
* Own and govern solution architecture for a defined portfolio of applications
* Apply application modernisation patterns (6Rs) to validate and refine treatment approaches
* Define as‑is, target, and transition architectures, including integrations, dependencies, hosting, and platform considerations
* Shape approaches for SaaS, COTS, and subscription‑based applications (tenancy, identity, access, data lifecycle)
* Ensure historical data is appropriately handled for audit, reporting, and regulatory needs
* Provide architectural oversight across shared platforms (data, low‑code, cloud)
* Produce solution blueprints, logical/physical architectures, and integration designs
* Ensure solutions meet non‑functional requirements: security, resilience, performance, compliance
* Present designs to Architecture / Technology governance forums
* Provide architectural assurance across internal teams and third‑party suppliers
What You’ll Bring
* Strong understanding of application modernisation & rationalisation approaches
* Demonstrable experience applying 6R decision frameworks
* Excellent documentation, modelling, and architecture visualisation skills
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
* Experience with enterprise applications, SaaS, subscription‑based solutions
* Solid understanding of data architecture, integration patterns, and governance
* Familiarity with cloud platforms, low‑code platforms, and shared services (beneficial)
* 7+ years in IT engineering/design/architecture, 5+ years as a Solution Architect
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