Solution Architect (Applications with DV Clearance)

iO Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Solution Architect (Applications) for a 12-month contract in Bristol. The role involves leading the design and migration of applications in a secure environment, offering a competitive daily rate. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high-security settings and virtualization technologies, contributing to a high-profile programme.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead secure design, migration, and hosting of applications.
• Provide architectural leadership across application hosting.
• Oversee technical delivery from planning to go-live.

Skills

Architecting application solutions

Data solutions delivery

Virtualisation technologies

Application migration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

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:

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

Required Skills & Experience:

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