Solution Architect (Applications with DV Clearance)

iO Associates - UK/EU

England

Hybrid

GBP 110,700 - 147,600

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to lead the secure design and migration of applications in a high-profile programme. This 12-month contract role offers the opportunity to shape critical application services with a focus on quality and stakeholder engagement. The position requires expertise in application architecture and data management, particularly in high-security environments, and offers a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

Experience in high-security or complex enterprise environments.
Proficient in virtualisation and hosting technologies.
Strong background in application migration.

Responsibilities

Lead the secure design, migration, and hosting of applications.
Provide architectural leadership across application hosting and data management.
Create and maintain detailed Low-Level Designs for deployment activities.

Skills

Architecting application solutions

Data management

Virtualisation technologies

Application migration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Solution Architect (Applications with DV Clearance)

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Lead Principal Technology Consultant for iO Associates - Connecting the best Tech Talent to clients from SMEs to Household names

Solution Architect (Applications) | up to £800/day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Hybrid (Bristol - 3 days on site)

We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect (Applications) to lead the secure design, migration, and hosting of both COTS and non-COTS applications across virtual environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme from initial architecture through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide subject matter expertise and architectural leadership across application hosting, migration, and data management.
Design and document High-Level Architectures (HLAs) and Architecture Overviews to support a broad application landscape.
Create and maintain detailed Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and build/configuration documentation for deployment activities.
Oversee technical delivery from early-stage planning through build, migration, and go-live.
Participate in technical design sessions, aligning solutions with overall enterprise architecture and project goals.
Collaborate closely with delivery partners, security teams, and project managers to ensure alignment with governance and compliance standards.
Support the development of test strategies and assurance plans, ensuring solutions meet performance and security requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering application and data solutions in high-security or complex enterprise environments.
Proficient in virtualisation and hosting technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), with an understanding of scalable infrastructure patterns.
Strong background in application migration, particularly for mixed estates (COTS, legacy, bespoke systems).
Confident working in multi-disciplinary teams, with a proactive and consultative approach to stakeholder engagement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to shape critical application services within a secure, high-impact programme. If you're looking for a technically challenging role with long-term potential, we welcome your application.

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