Hybrid Part-Time Solutions Architect - Azure & AWS Expert

TXP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

TXP's Technology Division seeks a part-time Solution Architect contract for 3 months. You will architect and lead customer solutions using microservices, API management, and cloud platforms, collaborating with development teams in a hybrid setup (2 days/week: 1 remote, 1 in Birmingham).

Strong senior stakeholder engagement, CxO level, and the ability to read code (C#) to ensure architectural compliance are essential. Day rate £600–£650 outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience architecting and leading customer solutions using microservices and API management.
• Deep knowledge of Azure and AWS integration; able to select suitable options.
• Able to discuss implementation details with development teams.
• Understanding of SDLC, DevOps and pipelines in custom development.
• Experience delivering architecture designs and artefacts.
• Experience in digital transformation with Microsoft-based services.
• Ability to read C# code to support teams and enforce architecture.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement including CxO-level.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to peers and leadership.
• Proven delivery and customer satisfaction targets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or lead pre-sales activities
• Assist with or lead project delivery
• Assist with or lead internal Architecture Practice initiatives
• Work consultatively with stakeholders and development teams
• Support the development team on implementation issues and architectural solution principles

Skills

Architecting & technical leadership

Microservices

API management

Azure

AWS

C#

DevOps & pipelines

CxO level stakeholder engagement

Tools

REST

Service Bus

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

TXP's Technology Division seeks a part-time Solution Architect contract for 3 months. You will architect and lead customer solutions using microservices, API management, and cloud platforms, collaborating with development teams in a hybrid setup (2 days/week: 1 remote, 1 in Birmingham).

Strong senior stakeholder engagement, CxO level, and the ability to read code (C#) to ensure architectural compliance are essential. Day rate £600–£650 outside IR35.