Full job descriptionContract Solution Architect (payments & digital platforms)

Opus have exclusively partnered with one of our leading digital tech consultancies, who’re currently supporting a global client with their urgent need to backfill a Solution Architect (on contract), due to recent departure from the business.

Contract Details: Duration: ~5 months (until the end of 2026)
Pay Rate: Up to £450 per day, Inside IR35.
Working Patterns: 1 day p/w in Milton Keynes office, 4 days working remotely
Start Date: Immediate start
Interview Structure: Up to 2 stages, initial screening with Head of Data over Teams, this week, with a possible final stage with end-client.
Project Details:
We require an experienced, Agile Solution Architect who’s well-accustomed to handle Cloud Native workloads to support in the delivery across:
*Enterprise Payments Platform
*Digital Validation & e-signature
Core Skills & Experience:
*Engineering-focused background with Cloud Native skills (e.g. Azure, AWS)
*Experience working as a Solution Architect on enterprise digital platform transformation programmes.
*Proven cloud-native architecture experience (APIs, microservices)
*Skills in designing secure, cloud-native solutions on Azure and/or AWS
*Knowledge of API-first modern architecture practices and distributed systems, able to produce solution designs and documentation.
*Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.


Desirable Skills & Experience:
*Payments project/programme experience
*Hands-on experience with digital identity, e-signature or customer onboarding solutions
*.NET Skills
*UML, ArchiMate or similar

Please apply now to register your interest. Thanks,
Adam Akhtar