Solutions Architect
Role : Solution Architect
Location : Edinburgh, UK
Type : FTE 12 Months
Job description
Role Purpose
As the Solution Architect you will drive the technical vision and endtoend architecture for the migration of the Sphere global product platform from Angular to React leveraging NET and Azure cloud services You will work closely with teams to deliver a unified scalable and futureready solution that meets global business requirements
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Design
Lead the design of modular extensible frontend and backend architectures using React Native Web NET Core and Azure
Define integration patterns for Voyager APIs SCRIP regional instances and GDS components
Ensure adherence to branding security and compliance standards across regions
Create technical blueprints for feature rollout API integration and cloud deployment
Development Leadership
Guide PODs and crossfunctional teams in implementing Reactbased UI and NET APIs
Oversee migration of legacy Angular components to React ensuring code reusability and maintainability
Establish CICD pipelines using Azure DevOps automate testing and enforce coding standards
Optimize application performance for desktop and mobile channels
Collaboration Stakeholder Management
Partner with UX DevOps API and business teams to align technical solutions with project goals
Mentor developers conduct codedesign reviews and facilitate knowledge transfer
Present architectural decisions and progress to delivery leadership and client stakeholders
Quality Security Governance
Ensure solutions meet global scalability reliability and security requirements
Implement monitoring and observability using Azure Application Insights and related tools
Support UAT production deployments and hypercare activities
Required Skills Experience
Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise solutions with ReactJSReact Native NET Core and Azure
Deep understanding of cloudnative architectures microservices API management and containerization DockerKubernetes
Handson expertise with Azure services App Service Functions AKS API Management Cosmos DB Blob Storage Logic Apps Azure DevOps
Experience integrating with authentication libraries eg Ping regional APIs and GDS components
Strong background in CICD automated testing and code quality tools SonarQube Veracode
Excellent communication stakeholder management and mentoring skills
Preferred Qualifications
BachelorsMasters in Computer Science Engineering or related field
12 years in software developmentarchitecture with 4 years in Azure cloud solutions
Experience in global product rollouts and multiregion deployments
Azure Architect or related certifications are a plus
ProjectSpecific Expectations
Ability to work in a multivendor multiregion environment US CA UK EMEA Oceania
Experience with AIdriven SDLC acceleration GitHub Copilot agentic workflows
Familiarity with FigmatoReact conversion GDS component integration and responsive UI design
Willingness to support rapid team rampup and knowledge transition
Skills
Mandatory Skills : Estimation, Architecture Patterns and Styles, Application Rearchitecting, Architectural diagrams