Senior Solutions Architect

TEC Partners; Greater London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join a central solutions team. The role involves defining and implementing scalable architecture in cloud-native systems and Unity-based mobile games. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in AWS or Google Cloud environments, along with strong expertise in backend systems and microservices. This remote position offers competitive salary and a bonus structure.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in cloud-native environments.
• Proven experience with backend systems, microservices, and cross-functional technical projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and product managers to define architectural solutions.
• Design scalable, secure backend systems using microservices and Google Cloud.
• Ensure seamless integration of APIs and backend services into Unity-based game environments.

Skills

Cloud-native environments

Backend systems

Microservices

Google Cloud Platform

API design

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Tools

OpenAPI 3.0

Kafka

Pub/Sub

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

Job description

Role: Senior Solution Architect

Location: London - 2 days a week

Salary: Up to £, DOE + 10% Bonus

We're working with a globally recognised organisation in the mobile gaming space to recruit an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join their central solutions team. This is a high-impact, remote role where you'll help define and implement scalable architecture across cloud-native systems and Unity-based mobile games. You'll also play a key role in shaping AI enablement and automation within a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and product managers to define architectural solutions.
• Design scalable, secure backend systems using microservices and Google Cloud.
• Ensure seamless integration of APIs and backend services into Unity-based game environments.
• Provide architectural oversight on AI enablement and automation initiatives.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, API specs (OpenAPI 3.0), and data flows.
• Promote best practices in system design, performance, and automation.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies during solution planning.
• Stay ahead of emerging cloud and AI technologies to drive innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in cloud-native environments.
• Proven experience with backend systems, microservices, and cross-functional technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (or similar), messaging systems (Kafka, Pub / Sub), and event-driven architecture.
• Proficient in API design and documentation using OpenAPI 3.0.
• Skilled in backend and AI-relevant languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience working within Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in gaming or a strong passion for game development.
• Familiarity with Unity game development and its backend integration.
• Hands-on experience with AI / ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Exposure to automation-focused architecture and delivery.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.