Technical Solutions Architect – Cloud & Enterprise Design

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect to join a fast‑growing engineering business in London on a contract basis. You will work closely with the Group IT Director and Enterprise Architect to design secure, scalable solutions that support rapid M&A activity and digital transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end technical solutions across infrastructure, cloud, applications, integration, data and security.
• Create High‑Level Designs (HLDs) and Low‑Level Designs (LLDs) and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise architecture standards, are resilient and align with cybersecurity best practices.
• Support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud transformation initiatives.
• Design integration architectures, APIs and data flows between enterprise systems.
• Lead technical design for M&A activities, including due‑diligence, integration and migration planning.
• Develop AI‑enabled solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and automation technologies.
• Participate in Technical Design Authority and Architecture Review Boards, providing governance and technical assurance.
• Identify architectural risks, technical debt and continuous‑improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Significant experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Infrastructure Architect or a similar role.
• Proven track record designing enterprise‑scale solutions across cloud, infrastructure and security domains.
• Hands‑on experience delivering high‑quality design artefacts (HLDs, LLDs) and technical documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior IT leadership and influence technology strategy.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Copilot
• Power Platform
• Cloud architecture
• Integration architecture
• API design
• Data flow design
• Cybersecurity standards
• Enterprise architecture frameworks

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £750‑£850 (outside IR35).
• Initial 3‑month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact digital transformation and M&A projects.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge AI and automation technologies.