SC Cleared Integration Architect (Microsoft and Azure)

Job Title: SC Cleared Integration Architect (Microsoft Azure)
Location: Remote (1 day per fortnight onsite in London OR Reading)
Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: £700 - £750 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required



Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Integration Architect with active SC Clearance for a long-term contract engagement. This role focuses on designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure integration solutions across a Microsoft and Azure technology stack. You will work on high-impact government or public sector projects, contributing to modernising legacy platforms, enabling digital services, and ensuring seamless data and service integration across systems.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and own end-to-end integration architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.

  • Design API and messaging-based integration patterns using Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps, API Management).

  • Lead architecture design sessions and produce HLDs and LLDs for integration solutions.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, security, infrastructure, and project managers.

  • Provide governance, guidance, and assurance on the integration approach across delivery teams.

  • Support transition and handover to operational support teams, ensuring documentation and training is in place.

  • Ensure security, compliance, and performance considerations are embedded in the solution design.



Required Skills and Experience:

  • Active SC Clearance (essential).

  • Proven experience as an Integration Architect on large-scale transformation or digital delivery programmes.

  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure integration services, including:

    • Logic Apps

    • Azure API Management

    • Azure Functions

    • Service Bus

    • Event Grid

  • Strong understanding of cloud-native design patterns, microservices, RESTful APIs, and messaging systems.

  • Experience in designing secure, scalable, and reusable integration platforms and APIs.

  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines in Azure (e.g., Azure DevOps).

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.



Desirable:

  • Experience working in central government, defence, or other security-cleared environments.

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

  • Familiarity with data integration tools and ETL pipelines

Company
TXP
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
£700 - £750/day
Posted
Company
TXP
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
£700 - £750/day
Posted