Solution Architect

Sanderson Government & Defence; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government and defence consultancy is seeking a Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable solutions. This contractual role is available in Manchester, Birmingham, or Newcastle and involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure architectural compliance and effective communication. Candidates should be experienced with architecture tools and have solid stakeholder engagement skills. A competitive day rate of £500 is offered, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in solution and enterprise architecture design.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard architecture and modelling tools.
• Proven ability to produce architectural diagrams, models, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver end-to-end solution designs across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and translate requirements.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and compliance standards.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce high-quality documentation and modelling.

Skills

Solution and enterprise architecture design

Stakeholder engagement

Architecture and modelling tools

Architectural diagrams

Tools

IRIS

SPARX

Rational Rose

MagicDraw

CA Erwin Modelling

Infosphere

DrawIO

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect
Location: Manchester OR Birmingham OR Newcastle
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £500 pd inside IR35
Clearance: SC or eligible for SC

Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. You will work closely with stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure architectural designs are fit for purpose and effectively communicated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver end-to-end solution designs across multiple platforms and domains.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, governance, and compliance standards.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce high-quality documentation and modelling using industry-standard tools.

Essential Skills & Tools:

• Strong background in solution and enterprise architecture design.
• Hands-on experience with architecture and modelling tools, including:
• IRIS
• SPARX
• Rational Rose
• MagicDraw
• CA Erwin Modelling
• Infosphere
• DrawIO
• Visio
• Proven ability to produce architectural diagrams, models, and specifications.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and data modelling.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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