Software Solutions Architect – Contract
£600/Day Outside IR35 | 3-6 Months
Hybrid / Central Manchester (1 day per week)
Are you ready to define and deliver innovative solutions that shape the future of technology? As a Software Solutions Architect, you’ll lead a transformative greenfield project, designing and architecting the backbone of a cutting-edge wholesale platform. Working with a forward-thinking tech stack, including .NET 7 and AWS, you’ll create systems that underpin millions of pounds in revenue while collaborating with top-tier engineering and product teams.
Why This Contract Stands Out
- Greenfield Opportunity: Architect a revolutionary wholesale platform from the ground up.
- State-of-the-Art Tech: Work with a modern stack including .NET 7, AWS (EKS, ECS, Aurora, DynamoDB), React, and Terraform.
- High-Impact Role: Deliver solutions that directly drive business growth and success.
- Flexible Working: Hybrid setup with one day a week in Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
As a Software Solutions Architect, you will:
- Lead Solution Design: Define scalable, secure, and resilient architectures for a greenfield platform.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Align solutions with business goals alongside engineers, architects, product managers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure Best Practices: Embed modern engineering principles, microservices architecture, and DevOps methodologies.
- Drive Innovation: Identify opportunities to leverage the latest advancements in technology.
- Integrate Systems: Bridge new solutions with existing platforms, maintaining data integrity and performance.
- Mentor Teams: Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
Your Toolkit
Leverage a modern tech stack to deliver exceptional solutions:
- Cloud Platform: AWS
- Core Technologies: .NET 7, React, Event Sourcing
- Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform
- Data Platforms: AWS Aurora (MySQL/Postgres), DynamoDB
- Event-Driven Systems: AWS EventBridge, SNS/SQS
- CI/CD Pipelines: GitHub Actions
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a visionary Software Solutions Architect with:
- Extensive Experience in architecting cloud-native solutions using .NET, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Technical Leadership skills to guide and inspire engineering teams.
- Proven Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
- Collaborative Mindset to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Analytical Thinking to solve complex technical challenges.
- Agile Knowledge to adapt to fast-paced, evolving requirements.