Integration Architect - Inside IR35

Position: Integration Architect Contract Type: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £800 per day Duration: 3 Months Location: Remote with occasional travel Clearance: SC Clearance Essential Are you an experienced Integration Architect looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team on a 3-month contract with a leading IT professional services consultancy. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will be instrumental in driving the success of critical integration projects. Key Responsibilities: Architectural Design & Modelling: Develop and refine integration architecture models using industry-standard tools such as ArchiMate. Your ability to create clear, detailed, and effective architectural diagrams will be crucial. Principles & Guiderails Development: Expand and translate established architectural principles into actionable guiderails that provide clear, detailed rules and frameworks for integration projects. Standard Integration Patterns: Design and deliver comprehensive standard integration patterns that align with project requirements and organizational goals. Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participate in meetings and workshops, bringing your knowledge and experience to the table. You will be expected to take a leading role, providing guidance and driving discussions towards actionable outcomes. Requirements: Proven Experience: Extensive experience as an Integration Architect, particularly in complex environments. Technical Skills: Proficient in using ArchiMate for creating detailed architectural models. Strong background in integration patterns, principles, and guiderails. Communication & Engagement: Exceptional ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring that architectural designs and principles are understood, accepted, and implemented effectively. Proactive Leadership: Comfortable taking initiative and leading discussions, with a focus on translating stakeholder needs into actionable architectural solutions. Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is essential due to the nature of the work. Feedback from Recent Engagement: We are looking for someone who can go beyond simply agreeing with stakeholder suggestions-someone who can bring those ideas to life with well-defined architectural models and patterns. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of their work, providing clear, actionable outputs, and engaging proactively with the team. Apply now to take on this exciting role and make a tangible impact within a dynamic and challenging environment.