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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Talent International
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £143,000.0 - £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Data Hub, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Microsoft Dynamics, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Data Streaming, Microsoft Power Automate, Archimate, Togaf, SC Clearance, Low-code, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Powerapps, Microservices
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-3F70C03DC8D13E8406/

## About the Role

* Designing scalable, secure and resilient solutions combining bespoke Scala with low-code Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) and Dynamics 365 capabilities.
 * Track Record: Proven experience leading solution design for complex, multi-team digital programmes (ideally within public sector/government contexts).
 * Scaled Agile Delivery: Hands-on experience working across multiple streams or Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within a SAFe or scaled agile delivery framework.
 * Core Technical Stack:
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 + Microsoft Azure: Deep PaaS, serverless, networking, landing zones, and security capabilities aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
 + Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365: Dataverse, environment strategy, ALM, and governance.
 + Custom/Modern Engineering: Architecture of systems leveraging Scala (or other JVM microservices).
 + Integration Architecture: REST APIs, messaging patterns, and enterprise integration platforms (eg, Azure APIM, Logic Apps).
 * Public Sector Standards: Solid working knowledge of the GDS Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice (TCoP), and NCSC Cloud Security Principles .
 * Governance and Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to defend designs at governance boards and translate complex architectural concepts to executive stakeholders., * Current or eligible for UK Security Clearance (BPSS/SC).
 * Relevant certifications: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect), TOGAF, or SAFe Architect/Agilist .
 * Familiarity with common government platforms ( GOV.UK One Login, Notify, Pay ) and ArchiMate/Sparx EA modelling.

## Description

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to serve as the overarching Design Authority across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

This major digital transformation programme integrates bespoke, modern Front End systems with enterprise low-code platforms and secure cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will define the end-to-end architecture vision, ensure cross-train technical cohesion, and guarantee compliance with strict central government standards., * Design Authority Across ARTs: Act as the primary Solution Architect in a SAFe delivery model, aligning multiple delivery teams, managing cross-ART technical dependencies, and shaping the architectural runway.

 * Architecture Governance: Partner with the Enterprise Architect to present, defend, and steer architectural designs through TDAs, Architecture Review Boards, and service assessments (Alpha, Beta, Live).
 * Artefact Delivery: Produce high-calibre High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), data flows, and security architectures.
 * Technical Orchestration: Oversee technical design across a hybrid stackbalancing custom-built Scala front ends, Microsoft Power Platform/Dynamics 365, and robust Azure cloud infrastructure.
 * Integration and Security: Architect resilient API and event-driven integration patterns (APIM, Event Grid, Service Bus) while embedding security-by-design aligned with NCSC guidelines and UK GDPR.