Senior Solutions Architect

Contract Senior Solutions Architect - Northampton (with occasional office visits)4 months contract with possible extension - Outside IR35Azure, Banking, TOGAF, up to 700 per dayWe''re looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to take end-to-end ownership of solution design across a varied project portfolio. You''ll work from early-stage requirements through to delivery, shaping scalable solutions that align with business goals.Core responsibilities for this Solution Architect role:Translate business needs into technical solutions (working with BAs/PMO)Produce clear design documentation and present through governance forumsEvaluate existing tools and introduce new technologies where neededLead supplier assessment, system design, and integrationStrong understanding of regulatory and governance requirementsEnvironment:Microsoft-led (Azure, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams)Core banking platform on OracleMultiple new initiatives at early stages, focus on shaping projects from the outsetCore experience;10+ years as a Solutions ArchitectStrong cloud and integration experience (Azure preferred)Worked within a Banking environmentConfident working within governance frameworks (e.g. ..... full job details .....