Solutions Architect
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £600.0 to £645.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £645 p/d inside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4762708_1768838148 |
Summary
We are currently seeking an SC Cleared Solutions Architect as well as a Lead Solutions Architect for a large public sector organisation.
- £645 p/d through Umbrella (Inside IR35)
- SC Clearance required
- Remote working
- 6-Month contract (With extensions)
Required skills:
- Own the lead / solution architecture for the platform and new data visualisation components, embedding scalability, security, and performance. Align with DSA architectural governance, define project standards, conduct architectural reviews, and document clear design decisions.
- Lead the technical team of 6 across Architecture, DevOps, Data and Development disciplines, ensuring strategic alignment and technical delivery. Act as an escalation point for technical blockers, disseminate leadership communications, and foster their development on the project through guidance and mentoring.
- Collaborate closely with Delivery Leads, Business Analysts and Product Leads to advise on technical complexity, refine requirements based on feasibility and delivery timelines, and support stakeholder engagement.
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