Location: Hybrid – Cambridgeshire (c. 2 days onsite)
Type: Permanent
Our client, a globally recognised organisation operating at scale, is seeking a Solution Architect to join their growing architecture function supporting a major digital transformation programme.
This role sits within a forward‑thinking enterprise architecture team aligned to a key product group, working closely with technology leadership and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping strategy, defining roadmaps, and delivering modern, cloud‑first solutions across a highly complex and evolving landscape.
The Opportunity
This is a hands‑on architecture role focused on designing and delivering scalable, secure, cloud‑native platforms. You will be contributing to long‑term transformation initiatives, including the development of SaaS‑style platforms and modern event‑driven systems in a global environment.
You will work across:
- Enterprise‑scale AWS cloud environments
- Microservices, event‑driven and headless architectures
- High‑performance, globally distributed platforms
- Complex data ecosystems and integration patterns
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver end‑to‑end solution architectures aligned to business strategy
- Collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams in a stream‑aligned model
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and long‑term platform evolution
- Ensure solutions meet requirements around scalability, security, and global delivery
- Provide architectural guidance across multiple transformation initiatives
What They’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect within enterprise‑scale environments
- Broad technical background across modern architectures (microservices, APIs, event‑driven systems)
- Experience working with diverse technology stacks (e.g. Java, data platforms, cloud‑native tooling)
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Why Apply?
- Work on large‑scale, multi‑year transformation programmes
- Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies including AI and modern cloud platforms
- Collaborative architecture community with strong learning and development culture
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast‑evolving, digital‑first environment
If you’re an experienced Solution Architect looking for a role combining technical depth, strategic influence, and long‑term impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step.
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