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.