3 month inital contract with liklehood of extension. £30.40 per hour / Public Sector Lincoln - Office Based, Monday to Friday Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect or in a technical/solution delivery capacity for 3 years Detailed knowledge of business/technology ecosystems, including SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, DaaS, APIs, microservices, and cyber security practices to mitigate risks Core Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Act as the authority on design and architecture, ensuring adherence to governance models and best practices. Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop technology solutions aligned with strategic and operational needs. Requirement Analysis & Evaluation: Assess existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and explore emerging technologies. Systems Integration: Work with internal and external teams to unify disparate systems and applications. Project Management: Lead solution implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Present technical solutions to non-technical audiences, manage differing perspectives, and advocate for the team. Governance & Assurance: Develop and enforce architectural standards, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance. Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Make informed decisions, build consensus, and resolve technical challenges effectively. Training & Knowledge Sharing: Provide training, mentor colleagues, and promote continuous learning. Change & Continuous Improvement: Support change management frameworks and identify efficiency opportunities. On-Call Support: Participate in the out-of-hours rota for critical IT incident response.