TXP Technology x People
Cloud Solution Architect (Cloud / Integration)
Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in London and 2 days remote
Pay rate: £650 per day Outside IR35
Contract with strong likelihood of extension
Active SC required
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-based solutions within a complex and secure environment. The role focuses on defining end-to-end architectures across cloud infrastructure, platform services, and integration layers, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end solution architecture across cloud, platform, and integration domains
- Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs
- Produce and govern high- and low-level designs (HLD/LLD)
- Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and architectural standards
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
- Drive best practices across cloud architecture and delivery
- Oversee integration patterns across systems and services
- Support design reviews, governance forums, and assurance activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks and dependencies
- Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, cost, and resilience
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect in complex programmes
- Strong background in cloud architecture (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)
- Experience designing secure, scalable enterprise systems
- Strong understanding of integration patterns and distributed systems
- Experience producing architecture documentation (HLD/LLD)
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience working in agile environments
Highly Desirable
- Experience in secure or government environments
- Hybrid cloud and connectivity experience
- Experience across integration layers, APIs, and messaging platforms
- Kubernetes or container platform exposure
- Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks
- Relevant certifications (TOGAF, GCP, or equivalent)
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