Solutions Architect

Computer Futures; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer Futures is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect for a 6-month contract in Leeds. The role focuses on defining and delivering end-to-end solution architectures within a Microsoft-centric environment, guiding legacy modernization and cloud migration efforts.

You will work with stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure designs meet security and business objectives, with hybrid onsite presence in Leeds and a dynamic technology transformation program.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering solution architectures for transformation programs.
• Ability to define end-to-end designs and support migration of legacy applications.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders, delivery teams and partners.
• Proven track record in Microsoft-centric cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end solution architecture for transformation initiatives.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs to meet business and technical needs.
• Support migration of legacy apps to modern cloud-based solutions.
• Ensure alignment with security, standards and business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party suppliers.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft 365

Legacy Modernisation

Stakeholder management

Large-scale transformation

Enterprise migration

Cloud integration

MS-centric environment

Job description

Role: Solutions Architect
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 1/2 days onsite per week)
Length: Initial 6-month contract
Day Rate: £575+ per day (DoE)
IR35: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

Role Information
Experienced Solutions Architect required for an initial 6-month contract with a well-established global organisation undergoing a major technology transformation and legacy systems modernisation programme.

Working within a predominantly Microsoft technology environment, you will play a key role in defining solution architecture, supporting the migration of legacy applications, and ensuring scalable, future-proof solutions are delivered across the business. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is highly desirable, alongside broader knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem including Azure and Microsoft 365.

This is a hybrid position, requiring 2 days per week onsite in Leeds.

• Define and lead end-to-end solution architecture across transformation and modernisation initiatives.
• Produce high-level and low-level solution designs to support business and technical requirements.
• Support the migration of legacy applications and platforms to modern cloud-based solutions.
• Ensure solutions align with architectural standards, security requirements, and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles and governance processes.

Skills Needed

• Microsoft Dynamics
• Microsoft 365
• Legacy System Modernisation
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Large-scale transformation and modernisation programmes
• Enterprise application migration projects
• Integration of legacy platforms with cloud-based solutions
• Working within complex Microsoft-centric technology environments