24 of 24 Contract Architectural Design Jobs in the UK

Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
RCRTR
Location
Gorseinon, Swansea, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 470 - 500 Daily
Immediate Start Hybrid Working required - 2 days a week onsite Role Purpose The Technical Architect will provide end-to-end technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of modern cloud-based systems. The role focuses on AWS cloud architecture, Java-based services, API-led design, microservices patterns … delivery leads to define technical direction, set standards, and ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned to organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Technical Architecture & Solution Design Design end-to-end architectures for cloud-native services built on AWS. Define and document high-level and detailed designs, architectural patterns ...

Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
RCRTR
Location
Swansea, City and County of Swansea, West Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£470 - £500/day
Immediate Start Hybrid Working required - 2 days a week onsite Role Purpose The Technical Architect will provide end-to-end technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of modern cloud-based systems. The role focuses on AWS cloud architecture, Java-based services, API-led design, microservices patterns … delivery leads to define technical direction, set standards, and ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned to organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Technical Architecture & Solution Design Design end-to-end architectures for cloud-native services built on AWS. Define and document high-level and detailed designs, architectural patterns ...

Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
RCRTR Limited
Location
Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£500 per day
About the Role The Technical Architect will be working on a payment system product and will provide end-to-end technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of modern cloud-based systems. The role focuses on AWS cloud architecture, Java-based services, API-led design, microservices patterns … delivery leads to define technical direction, set standards, and ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned to organisational goals. Responsibilities Technical Architecture & Solution Design Design end-to-end architectures for cloud-native services built on AWS. Define and document high-level and detailed designs, architectural patterns ...

Network Architect

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Digital
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £560 per day
support the Blake Account. Key Services and Role Responsibilities The Contractor will carry out the following responsibilities, which include but are not limited to: Architectural Design & Documentation: Architect network solutions and technically lead their implementation. Create Blueprint, High and Low Level Design … skills in Switching, Routing, and Firewalls . Work closely with the wider architecture team to develop solutions. Support & Mentoring: Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members. Participate in providing mentoring support and guidance to team members to help grow skills and capabilities. Portfolio ...

Network Architect

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Technologies
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£500 - £560 per day
support the Blake Account. Key Services and Role Responsibilities The Contractor will carry out the following responsibilities, which include but are not limited to: Architectural Design & Documentation: Architect network solutions and technically lead their implementation. Create Blueprint, High and Low Level Design … skills in Switching, Routing, and Firewalls . Work closely with the wider architecture team to develop solutions. Support & Mentoring: Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members. Participate in providing mentoring support and guidance to team members to help grow skills and capabilities. Portfolio ...

Application Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
Location
Chester, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
solid and reliable Application Solutions Architect to join and help implement some key solutions across a range of technology. The role: Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy, enterprise architecture principles, and technology platform choices. Articulate the solution intent and operating environment, identify primary … interfaces, and define non-functional requirements. Ensure solutions are fit for purpose by collaborating with stakeholders and vendors, while assessing the impact of strategic design decisions. Work closely with both business and technology teams to shape the solution intent and architectural vision. Rapidly develop high-level architecture, refining ...

Salesforce Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
167 Solutions Ltd
Location
North West London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
From £600 to £750 per day
IR35 | Immediate Start Day Rate: £600-£750 167 Solutions is partnering with a global enterprise seeking an experienced Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the design, governance and optimisation of their Salesforce estate. This is a strategic contract assignment with a focus on stabilising the platform, reducing legacy technical debt … improving data quality across Sales Cloud and Service Cloud. Role Overview You will define and own end to end Salesforce solutions, provide architectural assurance and embed strong governance across the organisation. A key part of the role is supporting the development of a Salesforce Centre of Excellence, while addressing ...

Network Architect - Palo Alto

Hiring Organisation
Lorien
Location
South West London, London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£700 - £750 per day
/3 days a week 3 month contract Inside of IR35 £650 - £700 We're looking for a hands-on Network Architect with strong design experience to support and enhance our network infrastructure. This role combines technical implementation with architectural design, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions. … What you'll do: Design and implement network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls . Work on Azure networking , including Network Virtual Appliances (NVA) . Support and maintain Aruba and Juniper physical network devices . Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, high ...

DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Digital
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £500 per day
Maker who designs the foundational, secure cloud framework and ensures its ongoing alignment with business performance and security goals. This involves translating high-level architectural designs into tangible, automated security controls within the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure-as-code. You will execute continuous compliance assessments via automation ...

RedHat SME

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £465/day
address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise Proven track record in the design, construction, and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8, 9, and 10. Demonstrated success in the design and management … years of experience in a production IT environment, managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services, and network areas. Ability to write and review architectural design documents. Knowledge of industry trends and new technologies, with the ability to apply these trends to architectural needs. All profiles will ...

Lead Architect

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
Nationwide, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder-management skills Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring … designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance . Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions. Oversee the design of new data-visualisation ...

Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
ARM
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 50 - 55 Hourly
definition from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems; ownership of traceability and verification Verification, Validation, and Test (VV&T) support Ground System level architectural design definition and trade-offs Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups … progress and problem resolution Your skillset may include: Degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline Experience in the design, integration, and roll out of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems Experience of defining solutions within an Architectural Framework using Model Based Systems Engineering ...

Systems Engineer (MilSatcom)

Hiring Organisation
Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
Up to £55 per hour
define requirements from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems, ensuring traceability and verification. Support Verification, Validation & Test (VV&T) activities. Lead ground system architectural design definition and trade-off analysis. Collaborate with Engineering Leads and Partners in integrated working groups to define segment and sub-system architectures. Provide … informed on progress and resolve technical challenges. Candidate Profile Degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline. Experience in the design, integration, and deployment of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems (Milsatcom experience desirable), covering space, control, and ground segments. Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile ...

Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
Nationwide, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £540/day
embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder-management skills Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring … designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance . Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions. Oversee the design of new data-visualisation ...

Security Assurance Engineer (SC/DV)

Hiring Organisation
Pearson Whiffin IT & Digital
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£425 per day
cases, or security arguments (e.g., using GSN, safety/security case approaches, or similar). The ability to interpret diverse security inputspen test results, architectural designs, risk assessments, compliance outputsand turn them into coherent assurance narratives. A strong understanding of how organisational processes, behaviours, and controls influence security. Excellent ...

Security Assurance Engineer (SC/DV)

Hiring Organisation
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Location
London, Cheap, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£425 - £450/day
security arguments (e.g., using GSN, safety/security case approaches, or similar). The ability to interpret diverse security inputs—pen test results, architectural designs, risk assessments, compliance outputs—and turn them into coherent assurance narratives. A strong understanding of how organisational processes, behaviours, and controls influence security. Excellent ...

Security Engineer - Assurance/Reporting

Hiring Organisation
Pearson Whiffin IT
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£425 per day
security arguments (e.g., using GSN, safety/security case approaches, or similar). The ability to interpret diverse security inputs—pen test results, architectural designs, risk assessments, compliance outputs—and turn them into coherent assurance narratives. A strong understanding of how organisational processes, behaviours, and controls influence security. Excellent ...

Systems Engineer (MilSatcom)

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Southsea, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
Inside IR35, hourly rate
definition from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems; ownership of traceability and verification. Verification Validation and Test (VV&T) support Ground System level architectural design definition and trade-offs Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups … management inputs as required - to support planning, schedule and cost activities Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution SKILLS SOUGHT Proven ability in the design, integration and roll out of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems (milsatcom desirable) covering space, control and ground segments using Waterfall or Agile methodologies ...

CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted Architect

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 750 - 950 Daily
secrets-management platforms in secure, complex environments? We are seeking a highly skilled CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted Architect to take ownership of architectural strategy, design and integration across a major organisation. This role is ideal for a senior expert who thrives on shaping security platforms, influencing stakeholders … guiding delivery teams through best-practice implementation. Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end architecture and high-level design for CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted and CyberArk Conjur, defining these as strategic platforms for privileged access and secrets management. Establish and maintain reference architectures , patterns, and standards for onboarding infrastructure, applications ...

Mulesoft Architect

Hiring Organisation
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Location
Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
From £400 to £450 per day
platform that includes API Designer, AP manager, and API studio Defining and delivering the Integration Technology aspects of the projects, including timely production of architectural designs and documentation Being a key contributor and advocate of Microservice, API Management, process automations, frameworks in projects and programs Working with Capgemini teams … Switzerland, Europe, and on the global level, on large programs that include multiple technology streams and complex architecture. Communicating the implementation approach and design methodology to the offshore development team Participating in a Technical Design Authority to assess and quantify the risks associated with design decisions ...

Payments Solution Architect - Knutsford (Cheshire) or Northampton & Remote - 9 months+

Hiring Organisation
Octopus Computer Associates
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 455 Daily
automation, and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Need associate with prior exp in Cards and Payments domain knowledge. of cards issuance and authorization journeys Leading design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching & payments along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security … regulatory compliance Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts Managing architectural governance: producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking ...

Contract Java Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Computer Futures
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£450 - £500 per day
tech stack, delivering robust solutions aligned with business requirements. You'll ensure high-quality code and test automation, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architectural decisions. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain software applications using best practices and design patterns Ensure code quality through testing and refactoring Own services … monitor performance, and manage deployments Resolve production issues and improve system reliability Provide architectural guidance and design scalable solutions Drive continuous improvement and maintain data security standards Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. ...

Lead Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Location
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£70,000
your experience, youll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record systems programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness. Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, youll ensure … collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs. As part of your role, youll Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure. Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme. ...

OIC Engineer - Outside IR35 - Remote

Hiring Organisation
Tenth Revolution Group
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£300 - £400/day
across OIC, VBCS, EDI standards, and integration technologies, along with the ability to collaborate with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Analyze system integration requirements and develop secure, compliant software and systems architectures. Create high-quality architectural designs, diagrams, and documentation following established standards … best practices. Design and implement data storage solutions aligned with enterprise needs. Integration Development Build integration processes using Oracle Integration Cloud technologies. Develop reusable and efficient code, leveraging existing data models while adapting quickly to changing priorities. Implement robust security and data protection measures across integration solutions. Support ...