On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Lead Solutions architect for 12 months Inside IR35 contract based Hybrid Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, Birmingham The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK''s biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to:. Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation. Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now. Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society. Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Solutions Architect, your main responsibilities will be: Essential:. Focus on Azure, API Microservices, SAAS implementations and GDS experience. Lead Solution Architecture - Design end-to-end technical solutions aligned to enterprise strategy, using event-driven patterns, microservices, APIs and modern integration