Solution Architect

  • Agile Recruit
  • City, Manchester
  • 06/10/2025
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications SQL

Job Description

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong infrastructure and data architecture expertise to design and implement scalable technical solutions across a wide technology stack. Workiing remotely you'll be joining on an initial 6 month contract with a high likelihood of extension though to 2027.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end technical solutions integrating infrastructure and data components
  • Architect virtualized infrastructure solutions and data integration strategies
  • Create architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications
  • Design data pipelines, ETL processes, and BI solutions
  • Provide technical guidance to development and infrastructure teams
  • Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions


Essential Skills & Experience

  • SQL: Advanced database design, optimization, and performance tuning
    Virtual Machines: VM infrastructure design and management (VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud VMs)
  • Qlik Replicate: Data replication solution design and implementation
  • TIBCO DataPlane: Integration architecture experience
  • Tableau: BI architecture including server and data source optimization
  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect with 7 years in technical architecture
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure and data architecture principles
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote (UK-based)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Please note due to nature of clearance required this is open to UK nationals only (no Dual nationals) - SC clearance will also need to be undertaken.