Azure Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect - Contract

Up to £650 per day | Outside IR35 | Birmingham (2 days per week onsite) | 4‑week initial Contract

We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the discovery phase of our client's project within the Pensions space. The discovery will span 4 weeks with implementation around 3 months thereafter. The client requires the successful candidate to have experience in designing and delivering enterprise solutions within a Financial Services or Pensions environment.

This is a client‑facing role requiring a strong blend of architecture, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership, helping shape solutions from discovery through to implementation. The stack will be predominantly Microsoft with an emphasis on Azure.

• Strong background as a Solution Architect within Pensions or Financial Services
• Extensive experience with Azure, including API Management, Azure Functions, Integration Services, Cosmos DB, REST APIs, and microservices architectures
• Ability to work closely with development teams and understand implementation challenges
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Dev Ops, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience leading solution design, architecture governance, and Proof of Concept activities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior and CxO level
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks

• Designing business‑driven solutions that deliver measurable outcomes
• Translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures
• Providing architectural leadership throughout delivery
• Acting as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders
• Guiding development teams and ensuring alignment to architectural principles and best practice

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded Solution Architect who enjoys engaging with stakeholders, challenging thinking, and delivering robust Microsoft Azure‑based solutions.