Lead Solutions Architect

Lead Solution Architect | Contract (6-12 Months)

Hybrid UK | Strong Day Rate

1-2 days onsite in Luton

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Solution Architect to drive end-to-end solution design across large-scale, mission-critical programmes. You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering and Delivery teams, ensuring multiple workstreams align to a single architecture vision while balancing business outcomes, scalability and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own solution architecture across complex programmes and multiple product teams
• Create architecture roadmaps, standards, guardrails and reusable design patterns
• Lead cross-team integration design, data flows and platform alignment
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and aligned to enterprise strategy
• Manage architecture governance, risks, dependencies and technical decision-making
• Influence senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor engineering teams and promote architecture best practice

Required Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in Solution Architecture within large enterprise environments
• Strong stakeholder management across technical and business functions
• Expertise in cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), microservices, APIs and event-driven systems
• Experience leading multi-team transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of Agile and product‑led delivery models
• Experience within airline, transport or operational environments is advantageous

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