Solution Architect (National Grid) - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a skilled Solution Architect for a 6-month contract in Warwick. The role involves designing enterprise-level solutions, leading workshops, and working closely with development teams. Ideal candidates will have expertise in cloud platforms, APIs, and architecture principles.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in APIs and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end enterprise-level solutions across various environments.
• Lead workshops and architecture reviews.
• Create detailed architecture diagrams and specifications.

Skills

Enterprise architecture principles

Cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)

APIs

Microservices architecture

Containerization

DevOps principles

CI/CD pipelines

Architecture diagramming tools

Communication skills

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Draw.io

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.

The leading consultancy firm is seeking for a skilled Solution Architect to join on a 6-month contract based in Warwick. Want to be part of a team that thrives in excellence? Feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end enterprise-level solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Translate business requirements into technical architectures and high-level design documents.
• Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Create and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, solution design documents, and technical specifications.
• Work closely with development and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with architecture standards and best practices.

Skills/Must have:

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Solid experience in APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tooling.
• Proficiency in architecture and diagramming tools (eg, Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary:

• £550 Per Day