Skills

Communication Leadership Go Risk Management Decision-making Architecture Solution Architecture

Job Specifications

Job Title: SC Cleared Solution Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 19th January start 3-6 months with likely extension

Rate: Up to £540 per day via an approved umbrella company

Must be willing to go through the SC Clearance process

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to own the solution and technical architecture for a major platform and its new data-visualisation components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder-management skills

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Leadership

Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance.
Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions.
Oversee the design of new data-visualisation components, ensuring optimal integration with existing systems.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with Delivery Leads, Business Analysts, and Product Leads to shape and refine technical requirements.
Advise on technical feasibility, delivery timelines, and risk management, ensuring well-informed decision-making.
Support stakeholder engagement by communicating complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way.
Ensure all architectural decisions align with business objectives, user needs, and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Lead Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role.
Strong background designing scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms.
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and driving delivery in complex environments.
Excellent understanding of architectural governance frameworks and documentation practices.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience

About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions and managed services. As the need for IT skills accelerates, we help organisations transform their digital infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud and cyber security. Through Experis Academy, we deliver the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. Experis is part of ManpowerGroup, a Fortune 500 Global Business and world leader in innovative workforce solutions. Know more