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# Solution Architect - Contractor

- **Company:** Digi2al Limited
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Zero Trust Network Access, User-Centered Design, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Kubernetes
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2836452156-solution-architect-contractor

## About the Role

* Ability to produce architectural representations that enable different teams to have a shared understanding of problems throughout the life cycle.
 * Strong communication skills as you will need to communicate complicated, complex or risky architecture topics with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Experience with tracking emerging issues, strategies, roadmaps, patterns and technologies over time to assess opportunities and risks to your work., * Proven ability to guide design choices in environmentscharacterized by moderate complexity and risk.
 * Ability to see the "big picture" while managing thetechnical nuances of a specific domain.
 * Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record ofmanaging expectations across diverse stakeholdergroups.
 * Familiarity with the GDS lifecycle and the requirements forpassing a Digital Service Assessment is highly desirable.Experience with Containerisation technologies such as Kubernetes.
 * Produce and promote high quality solution designs and application architectures that are aligned with the Data &Analytics architecture principles and strategy.
 * Understanding of modern Security principles; Secure byDesign, Zero Trust Architecture and Software DefinedNetworks.
 * Must have the ability to problem solve and apply theoutcome to an architectural solution.
 * Experience of Modern Application platforms; MS PowerPlatform Palantir Foundry or equivalent.
 * Understanding of Cloud Architectures across Azure, AWSand other platforms.

## Description

The Solution Architect is responsible for the end-to-end design,development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and securetechnology solutions that directly support organisationalobjectives. Acting as a strategic conduit between businessstakeholders and technical teams, this role ensures thatarchitectural integrity is maintained throughout the entire softwaredevelopment lifecycle.

You will be tasked with delivering technical designs of moderaterisk and complexity, ensuring they remain coherent andresponsive to evolving requirements. By challenging assumptionsand identifying strategic opportunities, you will play a pivotal rolein translating a high-level vision into actionable roadmaps.


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