The Solution Architect will assess existing systems, define target architectures, and recommend scalable solutions across Power Platform, Dynamics 365, legacy, and bespoke environments. Responsibilities include producing high-level designs, evaluating build-versus-buy options, ensuring security and performance alignment, managing stakeholders, and providing architecture governance throughout delivery. The role supports a remote UK public sector project under an Outside IR35 contract.
Job Description – Solution Architect
Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project
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We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to support the delivery of a UK Public Sector project.
The role will focus on assessing existing systems, defining target architecture, and recommending scalable technology solutions across a mixed technology estate, including Power Platform, Dynamics 365, legacy, and bespoke systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess current systems and define solution recommendations
- Design end-to-end solution architecture aligned to business and technical requirements
- Produce HLDs, architecture options, and technical recommendations
- Evaluate build vs buy vs extend approaches
- Ensure alignment to security, scalability, and performance standards
- Work closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, and delivery teams
- Provide architecture governance and support across delivery
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect on complex programmes
- Strong experience across enterprise, legacy, and cloud-based environments
- Knowledge of Power Platform and Dynamics 365
- Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience producing architecture documentation and solution designs
Desirable
- Financial systems or lending platform experience
- UK Public Sector experience
- Agile delivery environment experience
Soft Skills
- Pragmatic and outcome-focused
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in evolving environments
- Collaborative and confident communicator
Contract Details
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract - Outside IR35
Location: Remote
Sector: UK Public Sector
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: BPSS / Eligibility to work with UK Government departments
Ceox Services Ltd Guildford, England Office
Guildford, United Kingdom
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