Job Title: SC Cleared Integration Architect (Microsoft Azure) Location: Remote (1 day per fortnight onsite in London OR Reading) Contract Length: 12 months Day Rate: 700 - 750 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active SC Clearance RequiredOverview:We are seeking a highly experienced Integration Architect with active SC Clearance for a long-term contract engagement. This role focuses on designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure integration solutions across a Microsoft and Azure technology stack. You will work on high-impact government or public sector projects, contributing to modernising legacy platforms, enabling digital services, and ensuring seamless data and service integration across systems.Key Responsibilities:Define and own end-to-end integration architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.Design API and messaging-based integration patterns using Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps, API Management).Lead architecture design sessions and produce HLDs and LLDs for integration solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, security, infrastructure, and project managers.Provide governance, guidance, and assurance on the integration approach across delivery teams.Support transition and handover to operational support teams, ensuring documentation and training is in place.Ensure security, compliance, and performance considerations are embedded in the solution design.R