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# technical solutions architect.

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £182,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, UML, Archimate, Togaf, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/technical-solutions-architect_london_47301698/

## About the Role

* 5-8 years as a Solution or Technical Architect, ideally supporting a Lead Architect.
 * Strong track record in financial services, investment management, or fund management platforms.
 * Practical knowledge of integration patterns (APIs, data pipelines) and architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate, C4, UML).
 * Comfortable in Agile environments and working with regulated or public-sector governance frameworks.
 * Detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and a great communicator who balances design rigor with delivery pace.

Ready to shape a critical tech transformation? Apply today to discuss details!

## Description

Solution Architect (Contract) - 6 Months Contract | Hybrid( (Sheffield or London)

Looking for a hands-on, delivery-focused Solution Architect who loves "holding the pen" on technical designs. You will join a major public-backed institution to support a Lead Architect across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives-from deal flow and valuations to Portfolio Management Systems (PMS), reporting, and AI capabilities.

What You'll Do

 * Own the creation of solution designs, integration diagrams, data models, and non-functional requirements.
 * Bridge the gap between high-level architectural intent and real-world delivery alongside BAs, Product Owners, and dev teams.
 * Map dependencies across systems (CRM * PMS * reporting) and evaluate vendor/platform options with structured analysis.
 * Provide architectural guidance for emerging AI-enabled initiatives.


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