On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Senior Solution Architect for a 12 Month (Inside IR35) contract based Hybrid in Blackpool, Leeds or Newcastle. Core Purpose As a Senior Solution Architect, you will provide strategic technical leadership across a portfolio of projects within the Bereavement and Care Directorate. You will be responsible for designing scalable, cloud-based solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards, while simplifying complex technical concepts for a wide range of stakeholders. This role requires a strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences and lead architectural discussions at governance forums. As a Senior Solution Architect your main responsibilities will be to:. Lead the design and delivery of cloud-native solutions, primarily on AWS.. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure solution designs meet user needs and technical standards.. Present architectural designs and recommendations at governance forums.. Produce high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts.. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, digital blueprints, and product roadmaps.. Advocate for microservices and event-driven architectures where appropriate.. Support the reduction of technical debt and architectural complexity.. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences. Essential:. Strong experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS (Azure experie