Solutions Architect

B2E Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 92,250 - 129,150; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect for a hybrid role in London/Cardiff. The project, lasting 3-6 months, focuses on providing solution architecture expertise for a leading Insurance company. Candidates should possess strong hands-on knowledge of Confluent Cloud Kafka and experience with AWS-hosted APIs, CDC tools, and Agile methodologies. The role demands effective communication and collaboration skills for evaluating technology options and ensuring alignment with approved architectures.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Confluent Cloud Kafka.
• Experience architecting and designing AWS-hosted APIs.
• Practical experience deploying and operating CDC tools.
• Experience preparing architectural designs at governance forums.
• Knowledge of AWS networking, including cloud-to-on-premise routing.
• Knowledge of cloud database technologies and mainframe data integration.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide solution architecture leadership for a Global Data project.
• Evaluate technology options and prepare Key Decision Documents.
• Support project planning while managing risks throughout delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to select packaged solutions and innovations.

Skills

Strong architecture expertise across real-time data streaming

AWS-hosted APIs

Hands-on experience with CDC tools

Confident communication style

AWS networking knowledge

Experience in Agile delivery environments

Tools

Confluent Cloud Kafka

Qlik Replicate

Job description

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Location: Hybrid - London/Cardiff

Length of Project: 3-6 months

Start Date: Jan 2026

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Advertised Rate: £ comp (daily rate)

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Summary

Do you have experience in providing Solution Architecture expertise on a Global Data Programme?

This consulting opportunity is to support our client, a leading Insurance company, with the project needing a consultant who can provide:

• Strong architecture expertise across real-time data streaming (Confluent Cloud Kafka), AWS-hosted APIs, and hybrid cloud/on-premise integrations.
• Hands‑on experience with CDC tools (e.g., Qlik Replicate or similar) and integrating mainframe and cloud database technologies in complex enterprise environments.
• A confident communication style able to present and defend solution designs at senior governance forums.

Key services

The key services that you will be asked to provide are:

• Solution architecture leadership for a Global Data project, designing and communicating end‑to‑end solutions and ensuring development aligns with approved architectures.
• Evaluate technology options through gap analyses, cost/benefit assessments, and proofs‑of‑concept, preparing Key Decision Documents and guiding solutions through governance processes, including the TDA.
• Support project and resource planning while managing risks and issues effectively throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business and procurement teams to assess and select packaged solutions and operating models, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous technology improvement.

Mandatory Requirements

Successful consultants will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Confluent Cloud Kafka.
• Experience architecting and designing AWS-hosted APIs.
• Practical experience deploying and operating CDC tools, ideally Qlik Replicate or similar.
• Experience preparing and presenting architectural designs at governance forums.
• Knowledge of AWS networking, including cloud‑to‑on‑premise routing.
• Knowledge of cloud database technologies and mainframe data integration.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments (Scrum/Kanban).

Optional Requirements

It will also be advantageous if you have:

• Experience in the insurance or broader financial services sector.
• Exposure to MongoDB and hybrid data streaming architectures.
• Familiarity with enterprise governance processes and large‑scale transformation programmes.

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