Senior Solution Architect

Public Sector Resourcing, managed by AMS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for a part-time, remote contract role to support scalable digital services. Responsibilities include leading cloud-native solutions, evaluating supplier responses, and ensuring data protection. Essential qualifications include expertise in AWS and Azure, and a strong understanding of security architectures. Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing solutions in AWS and Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architectures, IAM, data classification and GDPR.
• Experience with API messaging patterns, ETL pipelines, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document legacy architecture.
• Lead the design of secure, modular cloud-native solutions.
• Evaluate supplier bids and advise on technical fit and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.

Skills

Cloud-native design expertise

Secure architecture knowledge

Strong stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Experience in AWS and Azure

Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture

Experience with API messaging patterns

Familiarity with DevOps tooling

Education

TOGAF or equivalent architecture framework

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Tableau

QuickSight

Job description

Overview

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Senior Solution Architect (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based REMOTELY. This role is part-time, working 2 days per week (with potential to increase to 3-4 days).

We're seeking a Senior Solution Architect with deep expertise in cloud-native design and secure architecture to support the Ministry of Justice in delivering scalable, resilient and compliant digital services. This strategic role involves strong stakeholder engagement, technical leadership and alignment with government security frameworks. Youll play a key role in evaluating supplier responses to an Invitation to Tender (ITT), advising on technical risks and shaping the roadmap for a secure replacement of a legacy case management platform. The role also includes exploring AI integration to support justice workflows and ensuring sensitive data is protected throughout the transformation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document legacy architecture and application frameworks.
• Lead the design of secure, modular cloud-native solutions aligned to Secure by Design principles.
• Evaluate supplier bids and advise on technical fit and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, vendors and delivery partners.
• Support compliance with GovAssure, CAF and NCSC guidelines.
• Explore and advise on AI integration into case management workflows and align AI capabilities with organisational strategy.
• Ensure secure data transfer and protection of sensitive data.

Essential qualifications

• Proven experience designing solutions in AWS and Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architectures, IAM, data classification and GDPR.
• Experience with API messaging patterns, ETL pipelines and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight).
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling: Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Case Management Systems (SaaS and self-hosted).
• Awareness of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles.
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture framework.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role. You must be willing and eligible to undergo checks. Due to the short-term nature of the role and speed of deployment, preference may be given to candidates who meet all essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Desirable certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator/Developer
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• CISSP, CompTIA Security+/Cloud+, AWS/Azure Security Specialty

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, MOJ guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Ministry of Justice guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.