Solutions Architect

SR2 REC LTD; City Of London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy partner is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect for a government project in London. This remote-first role, outside IR35, offers a competitive rate of £500 per day for an initial duration of 4 months. You will support and provide architecture governance, mentor existing Architects, and contribute to ongoing architecture improvements. Candidates with experience in Azure and UK Government frameworks are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience within UK Government including GDS programmes is essential.
• Azure / Microsoft certifications and experience are highly desirable.
• Strong experience in complex public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Architect in piloting a new architecture operating model.
• Provide solution architecture input and governance approvals.
• Coach and mentor existing Solution Architects.

Skills

Experience working within UK Government

Azure / Microsoft certifications

Strong experience delivering solution architecture

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Solutions Architect (Gov / Azure)

Outside IR35 | Remote | £500 | 4 months +

SR2 is supporting a consultancy partner working a government department on the next phase of an ongoing architecture transformation programme. Following the successful definition of an architecture maturity roadmap and operating model, the team now requires an experienced Solution Architect to help stabilise and strengthen architectural capability within the organisation while piloting new processes and ways of working. This is a hands‑on architecture role that also offers the opportunity to shape governance, uplift team maturity, and support the rollout of enterprise‑wide architecture improvements. This is an Azure environment and as such, candidates with a background in Azure and Microsoft certifications will be advantageous.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Architect in piloting and embedding a new architecture operating model and governance framework
• Provide end‑to‑end solution architecture input into the project, including design artefacts and governance approvals
• Act as a pathfinder for new ways of working, ensuring alignment with the architecture maturity roadmap
• Coach and mentor existing and new Solution Architects, embedding good practice and architectural discipline
• Contribute to architecture maturity initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the function

Requirements

• Experience working within UK Government (including GDS programmes) – essential
• Azure / Microsoft certifications and experience – highly desirable
• Strong experience delivering solution architecture within complex public sector or regulated environments
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture governance, frameworks, and processes
• Proven track record implementing or improving architecture operating models
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels

Overview

• Outside IR35
• £500
• Remote first (adhoc travel to London for key meetings)
• Start ASAP
• 4 months + extensions

Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.