Role: Solutions Architect REF 366243 Contract Length: Until July 2026 Location: Nettleham, Lincoln IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £30.40 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Solutions Architect for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT The role of Solution Architect within the Digital & Data Directorate has a wide range of responsibilities, which range from the reviewing and interpretation of business requirements (including non-functional requirements), working with users at all levels across the Force, regional partners and nationally where applicable. Designing and implementing application and solution architectures, continuously looking for synergies and efficiency savings and ensuring that appropriate security and protection measures are in place for any application, system, and its related data. The post holder will follow Enterprise Architecture principles to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, support the Forces strategic direction and are reliable, scalable, secure, and available. Designing solutions can seamlessly integrated with the As Is and target Architecture for the Force. They will write comprehensive technical documentation relating to product and solution architectures, that will be used by other areas of the Digital and Data Directorate to implement and support agreed solutions and participate in the evaluation and introduction of solutions and systems to meet identified business needs. The post holder will provide day to day technical leadership in relation to solutions that have been or will be implemented by the team, directorate or project across the Force. Providing expert advice and guidance on systems, integrations, and solution architecture. Taking the technical lead and being the technical authority for application and solution architecture in projects, to validate the design and implementation based on the architectural standards and guidelines. The post holder will support the Solutions Manager in establishing and maintaining the Enterprise Architecture Framework and explain the migration steps necessary to meet evolving business requirements, whilst developing, managing, and auditing policies, principles and standards relating to application and solution architecture to provide clarity and ensure compliance with the required Police, national, legal, and global standards. Continuously looking for synergies and efficiency savings across the area of responsibility. The post holder will provide technical advice and support to designers, developers, testers, users and other architects in matters related to application / solution architecture. They will work closely with other team within the Digital & Data Directorate as well as teams across the force including Product Owners, Capability Managers, 3rd party providers, regional and national partners to ensure solutions are fully understood, accepted, and approved and any dependencies identified and agreed. The post holder will demonstrate the force values at all times. All staff involved in carrying out functions in this role will do so in accordance with the principles of the Code of Ethics. The aim of the Code of Ethics is to support each member of the policing profession to deliver the highest professional standards in their service to the public. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT Degree or equivalent professional experience / qualifications Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect or in a technical/solution delivery capacity for 3 years Experience Extensive experience gathering technical/business requirements and engaging stakeholders up to director level in large, complex organisations Proven leadership in large teams across operational services or digital transformation, with expertise in designing and delivering scalable, high performance, and resilient solutions Expertise in identifying service and business improvement opportunities, with strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Skills Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and other software products, with a good understanding of GDPR, information governance, and data & cyber security Ability to work in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and tight deadlines Expertise in producing high-quality documentation, taking a proactive approach to work, and sharing best practices and resources Excellent communication skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization, build relationships with partners and suppliers, and deliver a customer-focused service with empathy and clarity when challenges arise Knowledge Detailed knowledge of business/technology ecosystems, including SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, DaaS, APIs, microservices, and cyber security practices to mitigate risks If you are a Solutions Architect, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. 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