Role Title: Identity Verification Architect (IDV Architect)Location: KnutsfordWorking Model: Hybrid - 60% Office/40% Remote Contract Duration: 8 months £650 per day Inside IR35 Must be eligible for BPSS ClearanceRole OverviewThe IDV Architect will design a resilient, scalable and secure Identity Verification (IDV) architecture leveraging Microsoft Verified ID, Onfido, and modern authentication patterns. The role focusses on safeguarding user trust, reducing risk across identity journeys, and enabling seamless, secure recovery experiences for customers and colleagues.This individual will lead architectural definition across Proof of Concept, MVP, and full production delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end security and IDV architecture for POC, MVP, and production phases.Define secure user journeys for remote password reset, identity verification, and related authentication flows.Ensure full alignment with enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and threat modelling outputs.Produce comprehensive architectural deliverables, including:High-Level Designs (HLD)Low-Level Designs (LLD)Architecture patternsData flow diagramsIntegration specificationsProvide architectural guidance to engineering teams throughout build, test, and implementation.Validate required security controls, ensuring they are properly implemented and tested.Essential ExperienceStrong background in IAM, MFA, IDV, and secure authentication flows.Hands-on experience designing solutions using ..... full job details .....