Solution Architect

Solution Architect | London | Hybrid | £950 P/D Inside IR3 | 12 Month Contract Overview: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our client's Modernisation Programme, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future technology landscape across a major transformation initiative. Working closely with the Lead Solution Architect, Business Analysts, Technical Architects, and key business stakeholders, you will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and end-to-end solution designs across a modern Microsoft technology stack. Role & Responsibilities: • Solution Architecture: Design and maintain end-to-end solution architectures across applications, integrations, infrastructure, security, and data to support the Claims Modernisation Programme. • High-Level Design: Produce and maintain High Level Designs (HLDs), Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), Key Design Decisions (KDDs), and other architectural artefacts. • Requirements Translation: Work alongside Business Analysts to translate business requirements and user stories into architecturally aligned solutions ready for delivery. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Business Analysts, Data Architects, Infrastructure Architects, Security teams, and Technical Specialists to ensure solutions are aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards. • Governance & Assurance: Secure approval of solution designs through architectural governance, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture and security standards. Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience working as a Solution Architect delivering complex enterprise transformation programmes. • Strong background across Microsoft technologies including Azure, .NET, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. • Experience designing API-led and event-driven integration solutions using Azure Integration Services. • Experience producing architecture documentation including High Level Designs and solution design artefacts. • Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and working within regulated environments. Desirable Skills & Experience: • Commercial or Specialty Insurance experience. • Experience delivering claims or core insurance platform replacement programmes. Contract Details: • £950 P/D Inside IR35 • Hybrid working model (London – 3 days in the office) Solution Architect | London | Hybrid | £950 P/D Inside IR3 | 12 Month Contract