Senior Solution Architect - Perm - Engineering background, APIs, Devops, AWS, SQL, TOGAF

Scope AT Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to design and implement architectures for complex systems. This permanent role allows hybrid working and requires experience in cloud technologies, security compliance, and collaboration with various stakeholders. You will be responsible for overseeing implementation and aligning technological advancements with business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing complex enterprise-level solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with microservices and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document high-level architectural designs for complex systems.
• Oversee development teams during implementation, ensuring adherence to architecture.
• Create and maintain a technology roadmap aligned with client strategy.

Skills

Cloud architectures

APIs

DevOps

Security compliance

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

TOGAF certification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Solution Design and Architecture: Develop and document high-level and detailed architectural designs for complex systems, ensuring that solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand business needs, translate them into technical requirements, and propose the best possible solutions.
• Technology Roadmap: Create and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with the clients's strategy, identifying opportunities to improve existing systems or leverage new technologies.
• System Integration: Design and implement integration strategies that allow disparate systems to work together seamlessly, ensuring data consistency, system reliability, and scalability.
• Solution Implementation Oversight: Oversee and guide the development teams during the implementation of designed solutions, ensuring adherence to the architecture and best practices.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all solutions comply with internal security standards and relevant regulatory requirements (eg, GDPR, HIPAA), including data privacy, security, and disaster recovery considerations.

Senior Solution Architect - Perm - Engineering background, APIs, Devops, AWS, SQL, TOGAF

• Solution Design and Architecture: Develop and document high-level and detailed architectural designs for complex systems, ensuring that solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand business needs, translate them into technical requirements, and propose the best possible solutions.
• Technology Roadmap: Create and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with the clients's strategy, identifying opportunities to improve existing systems or leverage new technologies.
• System Integration: Design and implement integration strategies that allow disparate systems to work together seamlessly, ensuring data consistency, system reliability, and scalability.
• Solution Implementation Oversight: Oversee and guide the development teams during the implementation of designed solutions, ensuring adherence to the architecture and best practices.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all solutions comply with internal security standards and relevant regulatory requirements (eg, GDPR, HIPAA), including data privacy, security, and disaster recovery considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience:
• Proven experience designing complex enterprise-level solutions across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting cloud-based or hybrid systems.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (eg, Java, Python, C#).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern software development practices.
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data management best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO, NIST, etc.).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in DevOps environments.

Permanent role - hybrid working - Can be be based in London or Manchester

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