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Job DescriptionSolution Architect (SC Cleared – Preferred)

The Role We’re working with a government-focused consultancy that is looking for several experienced Solution Architects to support the design and assurance of complex public sector technology solutions. This is a delivery-focused architecture role, suited to someone who has come from a strong technical background and has since transitioned into a more hands-off, design-led position.

Key Responsibilities

\n Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned to public sector standards and constraints \n

Produce and maintain high-quality architecture documentation and artefacts \n

Guide delivery teams and stakeholders through architectural decisions and trade-offs \n

Engage and “face off” to senior technical and non-technical stakeholders \n

Ensure solutions align with AWS best practice, security principles, and government estates \n

Essential

\n Proven experience working as a Solution Architect in the UK public sector \n

Strong background in AWS-based architectures \n

Experience designing solutions rather than hands-on engineering in recent roles \n

Excellent documentation and communication skills \n

Ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders \n

Active SC Clearance (or recently lapsed, with eligibility to renew) \n

Desirable

\n Experience working within government consultancies \n

Familiarity with wider public sector estates and legacy environments \n

Exposure to central government departments or arms-length bodies \n

The Details

\n Contract: 6 months initially (2+ years of work). \n

IR35: Inside IR35 \n

Rate: Around £600 per day \n

Location: UK-based, hybrid depending on client requirements \n

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