Microsoft Solution Architect / Technical Lead - Contract role

projectblackbook; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

projectblackbook is seeking a Microsoft Solution Architect / Technical Lead on a contract basis in London, with hybrid working arrangements. The engagement runs for 3 months and may extend, with day rates negotiable outside IR35.

The role requires an independent consultant who can lead architecture across a broad Microsoft estate, including M365, data platforms, hosting and identity, and who can drive ITSM and networking within a large-scale transformation.

Qualifications

• Independent consultant capable of delivering as a contractor.
• Broad Microsoft Solution Architecture and Technical Lead experience.
• Experience leading large-scale technology transformations.

Responsibilities

• Define solution architecture across Microsoft platforms, infrastructure and applications.
• Lead migration, integration and modernization across M365, data hosting and identity.
• Provide technical leadership across ITSM, networking and wider transformation workstreams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Microsoft 365

Data platforms

Infrastructure

Identity management

Migration experience

Job description

Role: Microsoft Solution Architect / Technical Lead - Contract role

Consulting Seniority: Manager - Principal

Day rate: Negotiable and outside IR35

Project duration: 3 months with likely extension

Location: Hybrid in London

Support a management consultancy delivering a large-scale technology transformation for a major construction company, helping shape and deliver solutions across a broad Microsoft estate.

Tasks

• Define solution architecture across Microsoft platforms, infrastructure and applications
• Support migration, integration and modernisation across M365, data, hosting and identity
• Provide technical leadership across ITSM, networking and wider transformation workstreams

Requirements

• An independent consultant
• Strong Solution Architect / Technical Lead experience across a broad Microsoft environment
• Experience spanning M365, application migration, data platforms, infrastructure and identity
• Comfortable leading architecture within complex, large-scale technology transformation programmes