Senior Solution Architect – Customer‑Facing, API‑First Platform

Contentful; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital experience platform is seeking a Senior Solution Architect in London to provide technical consultation and ensure project success with international customers. The role requires over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in API-first platforms, along with strong presentation skills. You will engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and create enabling materials for customers. The position offers a supportive work environment and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Annual Education Budget

Wellbeing Stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a customer-facing Solution Architect or Technical Consultant role.
• Experience leading technical discussions with stakeholders.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and strategic consultation to customers.
• Create prototypes or code examples for customer onboarding.
• Maintain foundational understanding of technologies related to Contentful.

Skills

API-first platforms

Presentation skills

Microservices architecture

Customer engagement

Fluency in English and German or French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

React

Next.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

Job description

A leading digital experience platform is seeking a Senior Solution Architect in London to provide technical consultation and ensure project success with international customers. The role requires over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in API-first platforms, along with strong presentation skills. You will engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and create enabling materials for customers. The position offers a supportive work environment and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.