Senior Solutions Architect

Contract Senior Solutions Architect - Northampton (with occasional office visits)4 months contract with possible extension - Outside IR35Azure, Banking, TOGAF, up to 700 per dayWe're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to take end-to-end ownership of solution design across a varied project portfolio. You'll work from early-stage requirements through to delivery, shaping scalable solutions that align with business goals.Core responsibilities for this Solution Architect role:

• Translate business needs into technical solutions (working with BAs/PMO)
• Produce clear design documentation and present through governance forums
• Evaluate existing tools and introduce new technologies where needed
• Lead supplier assessment, system design, and integration
• Strong understanding of regulatory and governance requirements

Environment:

• Microsoft-led (Azure, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams)
• Core banking platform on Oracle
• Multiple new initiatives at early stages, focus on shaping projects from the outset

Core experience;

• 10+ years as a Solutions Architect
• Strong cloud and integration experience (Azure preferred)
• Worked within a Banking environment
• Confident working within governance frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)