Our client has an opportunity for a Software Architect to join them on a 12-month contract. Role: Software Architect Hourly Rate: 70 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 Location: Newcastle Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 12-month contract Clearance: Security Clearance required to startResponsibiltes Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and complianceDesign scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and toolsIdentify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategiesWork in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural supportCollaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patternsEnsure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirementsProduce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationaleContribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Requirements: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOpsAbility to balance strategic thinking with practical deliveryConfidence communicating architectu