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Location: Hybrid – London/Cardiff
Length of Project: 3-6 months
Start Date: Jan 2026
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Advertised Rate: £ comp (daily rate)
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Summary
Do you have experience in providing Solution Architecture expertise on a Global Data Programme?
This consulting opportunity is to support our client, a leading Insurance company, with the project needing a consultant who can provide:
- Strong architecture expertise across real-time data streaming (Confluent Cloud Kafka), AWS-hosted APIs, and hybrid cloud/on-premise integrations.
- Hands‑on experience with CDC tools (e.g., Qlik Replicate or similar) and integrating mainframe and cloud database technologies in complex enterprise environments.
- A confident communication style able to present and defend solution designs at senior governance forums.
Key services
The key services that you will be asked to provide are:
- Solution architecture leadership for a Global Data project, designing and communicating end‑to‑end solutions and ensuring development aligns with approved architectures.
- Evaluate technology options through gap analyses, cost/benefit assessments, and proofs‑of‑concept, preparing Key Decision Documents and guiding solutions through governance processes, including the TDA.
- Support project and resource planning while managing risks and issues effectively throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Collaborate with business and procurement teams to assess and select packaged solutions and operating models, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous technology improvement.
Mandatory Requirements
Successful consultants will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong hands‑on knowledge of Confluent Cloud Kafka.
- Experience architecting and designing AWS-hosted APIs.
- Practical experience deploying and operating CDC tools, ideally Qlik Replicate or similar.
- Experience preparing and presenting architectural designs at governance forums.
- Knowledge of AWS networking, including cloud‑to‑on‑premise routing.
- Knowledge of cloud database technologies and mainframe data integration.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments (Scrum/Kanban).
Optional Requirements
It will also be advantageous if you have:
- Experience in the insurance or broader financial services sector.
- Exposure to MongoDB and hybrid data streaming architectures.
- Familiarity with enterprise governance processes and large‑scale transformation programmes.
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