Company Description Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands. Job Description Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: March 31, 2027 Work setup: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in office Clearance required: BPSS eligibility required Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Microsoft Viva Architect to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-wide Employee Experience and Workforce Insights solutions using the Microsoft Viva suite. What you will do: Define the end-to-end architecture for Microsoft Viva-based employee experience and workforce analytics solutions. Design scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions aligned with business and technology strategies. Develop target-state architecture, technology roadmaps, and implementation plans. Create high-level and detailed solution architecture documents, including conceptual, logical, and physical architecture models. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, governance standards, and compliance requirements. Lead architecture reviews and provide technical direction throughout the project lifecycle. Architect solutions leveraging the Microsoft Viva suite, including Viva Insights, Viva Connections, Viva Learning, Viva Engage, Viva Goals, and Viva Amplify. Design integrated employee experience platforms utilizing Microsoft 365 services and collaboration tools. Drive Viva adoption strategies and define enterprise rollout frameworks. Establish best practices and standards for Viva implementation across business units. Design enterprise workforce analytics solutions using Viva Insights and Microsoft Graph data. Support organizational effectiveness initiatives by enabling advanced employee and collaboration insights. Define KPI frameworks and analytical models supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, productivity, and collaboration. Design architectures supporting scalable reporting and analytics platforms. Ensure responsible use of organizational and employee data while adhering to privacy requirements. Architect integrated solutions across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Microsoft Graph, and Power Platform. Design employee communication, engagement, and collaboration solutions. Develop reusable architectural patterns and reference implementations. Optimize user experience across digital workplace platforms. Define integration strategies across HR, learning, productivity, and collaboration platforms. Architect integrations with enterprise applications including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ServiceNow, and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Design secure APIs and data exchange mechanisms. Define information architecture, metadata, and content governance standards. Ensure solutions comply with organizational security policies and industry regulations. Design architectures supporting data privacy, information protection, identity & access management, compliance monitoring, and retention & governance policies. Collaborate with cybersecurity and risk management teams during design and implementation phases. Establish governance frameworks for Viva and broader Microsoft 365 environments. Act as the technical authority for Microsoft Viva initiatives. Collaborate with executive stakeholders, HR leadership, Enterprise Architecture teams, and program managers. Present architecture recommendations and implementation roadmaps to senior leadership. Guide development, engineering, and implementation teams throughout delivery. Mentor architects, consultants, and technical resources. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline. 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Microsoft Technologies. 5+ years of experience designing and delivering Microsoft 365 solutions. Proven track record architecting enterprise-scale employee experience, collaboration, or workforce analytics platforms. Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into enterprise architecture and solution designs. Deep expertise in architecture frameworks, governance, and technology strategy. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Viva platform implementations and digital workplace solutions. Exposure to workforce analytics, people insights solutions, or Viva Insights advanced analytics and organizational network analysis. Experience working within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other highly regulated industries. Knowledge of organizational change management and employee engagement programs. Background leading large-scale Microsoft transformation programs. Technical mastery across the Microsoft Viva Suite, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft Graph. Advanced proficiency in data and analytics tools, including Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and data governance frameworks. Strong cloud and integration skills utilizing Microsoft Azure, Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps, API Management, Power Platform, and Power Automate. Solid baseline competencies in strategic thinking, technology leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication. Preferred certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, TOGAF Certification, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship. HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Department: Tech Staffing Anticipated Hours per Week: 40 Work Setup: Hybrid Compensation: GBP 300 • GBP 350 - daily