Solutions Architect

Role Solutions Architect

Location Hybrid 2-3 days a week in the London office or on a client site

Salary £80-105k depending on experience, plus bonus & benefits

Clearance Eligibility for SC Clearance

An experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background (Java/.NET) and eligibility for SC clearance, specialising in the design and delivery of scalable, cloud native solutions using microservices and API-driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the development of HLDs for complex enterprise systems, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives
• Design and deliver microservices based architectures, enabling modular, resilient, and highly scalable platforms
• Define and govern API first strategies, including RESTful service design, integration patterns, and API lifecycle management
• Apply TOGAF principles and frameworks to drive structured architecture development and governance
• Translate business and technical requirements into robust, future proof architectural solutions
• Deliver end to end solution architecture, from strategic vision and CXO engagement through to hands on implementation
• Conduct architecture and solution assessments, including product selection, architectural patterns, and sourcing strategies
• Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps, providing strategic direction and technical leadership
• Mentor engineering and architecture teams, promoting best practices in modern software and cloud architecture

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of owning HLD for large scale, enterprise grade systems
• Deep expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design
• Strong experience with API led architecture, including RESTful services, API gateways, and integration layers
• Practical application of TOGAF (or similar enterprise architecture frameworks)
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud native design patterns

Strong knowledge of:

• Microservices vs monolithic architectures
• Cloud native, hybrid, and on premise solutions
• Digital transformation and modernisation strategies
• Experience working with enterprise platforms such as IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, and SAP
• Proficiency in architecture modelling tools and frameworks (e.g., UML, ArchiMate)
• Strong understanding of agile delivery and the role of architecture within iterative environments
• Exposure to event driven and IoT architectures

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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