Solution Architect

Solution Architect – Nuclear Decommission IT Transfer Project Location: Gloucester (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite) Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025 (with possible extension) Day Rate: £500–£600/day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance ________________________________________ Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a high-profile programme focused on the transfer of data and infrastructure associated with decommissioned nuclear power stations. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Nuclear Decommission IT Transfer Project, helping deliver complex data and application solutions that enable the successful handover to a third party responsible for deconstruction. You will be a critical figure in defining and delivering scalable, secure, and efficient IS/IT solutions aligned with the organisation's enterprise architecture and strategic goals. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Solution Design & Architecture • Develop and document IS/IT solution designs aligned with business capabilities and enterprise architecture. • Design cost-effective, scalable solutions that adhere to enterprise and application architecture standards. • Translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring best practices are followed. • Produce high-quality architecture deliverables throughout the project lifecycle using appropriate methodologies and tools. Stakeholder Engagement • Collaborate with the Technical Architect to ensure cohesive application and technical architecture. • Act as an _Intelligent Customer_ for solution architecture and design, ensuring all solutions meet Site Licence compliance and quality standards. • Liaise with internal stakeholders, third-party providers, and other business units to ensure architectural integrity. Leadership & Governance • Lead architectural aspects of the IT transfer process, particularly data and application architecture. • Ensure that nuclear safety remains the overriding priority in all delivered solutions. • Guide and mentor development teams, ensuring adherence to technical standards. ________________________________________ Key Skills & Competencies • Strong expertise in data architecture, integration patterns, and cloud technologies. • Proven experience designing and delivering robust data transfer solutions. • Knowledge of application architecture and how it supports business capability. • Ability to assess, select, and implement appropriate tools and technologies for complex IT projects. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. ________________________________________ Desirable Experience • Prior experience in IT divestment projects, particularly involving data, systems, and infrastructure transfers. • Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and data security standards, especially in regulated or high-sensitivity environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, etc.). ________________________________________ Additional Information • This is a contract role until 31st December 2025, with potential for extension. • The role is hybrid, requiring 1 day per week onsite in Gloucester. • The role falls Inside IR35. • SC Clearance eligibility is required for this role. ADZN1_UKTJ