Solutions Architect

Role: Solutions Architect
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 1/2 days onsite per week)
Length: Initial 6-month contract
Day Rate: £575+ per day (DoE)
IR35: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

Role Information

Experienced Solutions Architect required for an initial 6-month contract with a well-established global organisation undergoing a major technology transformation and legacy systems modernisation programme.

Working within a predominantly Microsoft technology environment, you will play a key role in defining solution architecture, supporting the migration of legacy applications, and ensuring scalable, future-proof solutions are delivered across the business. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is highly desirable, alongside broader knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem including Azure and Microsoft 365.

This is a hybrid position, requiring 2 days per week onsite in Leeds.

Expectations

• Define and lead end-to-end solution architecture across transformation and modernisation initiatives.
• Produce high-level and low-level solution designs to support business and technical requirements.
• Support the migration of legacy applications and platforms to modern cloud-based solutions.
• Ensure solutions align with architectural standards, security requirements, and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles and governance processes.

Skills Needed

• Solution Architecture
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Integration Architecture
• Legacy System Modernisation
• Stakeholder Management & Communication

Desirable Experience

• Large-scale transformation and modernisation programmes
• Enterprise application migration projects
• Integration of legacy platforms with cloud-based solutions
• Working within complex Microsoft-centric technology environments