Solution Architect
Solution Architect
My client, a large consultancy, is in need of a Solution Architect for a 6 month contract inside IR35 based in London offering 2 days per week remote but requiring 3 days per week on-site.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Solution Architecture: Proven breadth of experience in solution architecture, specifically within an API-first environment or digital platform context, with a focus on Marketplace platforms or similar multi-tenant systems, GCP Cloud Expertise (Essential): Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its associated services (eg Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Apigee). Experience with Azure or AWS is desirable but GCP is paramount. You can clearly articulate cloud concepts and guide Implementation, REST API Mastery (Essential): Strong expertise in designing, developing, and managing RESTful APIs, including API security, versioning, documentation (eg OpenAPI/Swagger), and API gateway solutions (eg, Apigee). Extensive experience designing, developing, governing, and scaling enterprise API ecosystems. Strong expertise in RESTful API architecture, API security, authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, mTLS), API versioning, life cycle management, developer portals, API products, subscription management, API analytics, Smart Docs, sandbox environments, certificate management, and API gateway architectures, API Management Platform Experience (Essential): Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise API management, solutions using leading platforms such as Apigee, IBM API Connect, Kong Konnect/Gateway, and Azure API Management. Deep understanding of API gateway patterns, developer onboarding journeys, API productization, traffic management, policy enforcement, security controls, monetization capabilities, and multi-cloud API ecosystem architecture. Ability to evaluate, influence, and define enterprise API platform strategies aligned to business and technology objectives, Modern Technology Landscape: Solid technology knowledge across key areas such as:
o Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
o API and Event-Based Architectures
o Microservices
o Event-Driven Design
o Hybrid Cloud Deployment Models
o DevOps and CI/CD practices
o Modern Data Paradigms
o Cyber Security principles and "Security by Design"
o Resilience by Design
o Sustainability in technology architecture
The ideal candidate will be Collaborative & Influential: A strong team player with an open, collaborative, approachable, and friendly style. Proven ability to build strong relationships at all levels, break down barriers, and influence stakeholders effectively, Exceptional Communication: Ability to use strong storytelling skills, both written and verbal, when presenting complex technical recommendations and strategies in line with business priorities, Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proven success in establishing a culture of continuous improvement and driving innovation and will have Complex Organization Experience: Experience working in established,
complex organizations with large customer bases, demonstrating a strong appreciation for non-functional considerations and how to design systems accordingly.