Solution Architect

Fruition Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group is seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect for a hybrid role based in Croydon. The contract runs for 12 months with a day rate of up to £650 and requires active SC security clearance.

The job focuses on data architecture, dashboards and platform solutions across multiple projects for a major public sector technology programme. You will design data models, APIs and BI/reporting solutions, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into

Qualifications

• Active SC security clearance is essential.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Solution Architect.
• Strong AWS experience, with knowledge of Kafka, security and networks.
• Experience in data architecture, data modelling, analytics, BI and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture, technical design and design assurance, ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.
• Design data architectures, data models and integration patterns, including APIs.
• Shape operational dashboards, business intelligence (BI) and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, data specialists, analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical roadmaps and design artefacts.
• Support reporting solutions focused on KPIs, productivity, performance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Active SC security clearance

AWS experience

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

BI dashboards

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Kafka

Job description

Job Title: Technical Solutions Architect - Contract

Location: Hybrid - Croydon (occasional site attendance, approximately monthly or quarterly)

Salary: Up to £650 per day, inside IR35 | 12-month contract

Why Apply?

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Solutions Architect to support a major public sector technology programme, delivering data architecture, operational reporting and platform solutions. You'll work across multiple projects, shaping technical strategy and helping deliver scalable, secure and reliable solutions. This contract offers a competitive day rate and flexible hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture, technical design and design assurance, ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.

• Design data architectures, data models and integration patterns, including APIs.

• Shape operational dashboards, business intelligence (BI) and analytics solutions.

• Collaborate with engineers, data specialists, analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.

• Produce architecture documentation, technical roadmaps and design artefacts.

• Support reporting solutions focused on KPIs, productivity, performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Active SC security clearance is essential.

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Solution Architect.

• Strong AWS experience, with knowledge of Kafka, security and networks.

• Experience in data architecture, data modelling, analytics, BI and operational reporting.

• Understanding of data governance, data quality and data lineage.

• Experience designing dashboards and management information solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and architectural decision-making skills.

• Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or public sector experience would be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.