Solution Architect

IntecSelect

Easter Howgate

Hybrid

GBP 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

IntecSelect in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead API architecture and Google Cloud Platform initiatives.

You will shape enterprise-scale digital solutions, own architectural decisions and collaborate with Product, Engineering and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable platforms.

Qualifications

Strong commercial experience as a Solution Architect in enterprise environments.
Excellent Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience.
Strong API architecture and API management expertise.
Experience with Apigee, Kong, IBM API Connect or Azure API Management.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, API security and lifecycle management.
Experience designing cloud-native and microservices architectures.
Knowledge of event-driven architecture and modern integration patterns.
Experience influencing architectural direction and technology decisions.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Define and own end-to-end solution architecture across API and cloud environments.
Lead architectural decisions and provide technical direction across complex programmes.
Design scalable, secure and resilient cloud-native solutions using GCP.
Define API architecture, integration patterns and technical standards.
Work closely with Product, Engineering and business stakeholders to shape technology roadmaps.
Provide technical leadership through architecture and design governance.
Assess technology options and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, scalability, performance and governance requirements.
Support the adoption of modern engineering and cloud-native practices.

Skills

GCP expertise

API architecture

API management

RESTful APIs

Stakeholder management

Cloud-native design

Tools

Apigee

Kong

IBM API Connect

Azure API Management

Job description

Solution Architect - API & GCP

Edinburgh/Hybrid - 2-3 days per week

£85,000-£95,000 + Benefits

Permanent

We're working with an excellent brand looking for an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise across API architecture and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You'll play a key role in shaping enterprise-scale digital solutions, owning architectural decisions and working closely with Product, Engineering and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and resilient platforms.

Role and Responsibilities

Define and own end-to-end solution architecture across API and cloud environments
Lead architectural decisions and provide technical direction across complex programmes
Design scalable, secure and resilient cloud-native solutions using GCP
Define API architecture, integration patterns and technical standards
Work closely with Product, Engineering and business stakeholders to shape technology roadmaps
Provide technical leadership through architecture and design governance
Assess technology options and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders
Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, scalability, performance and governance requirements
Support the adoption of modern engineering and cloud-native practices

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong commercial experience as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments
Excellent Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience
Strong API architecture and API management expertise
Experience with Apigee, Kong, IBM API Connect or Azure API Management
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, API security and life cycle management
Experience designing cloud-native and microservices architectures
Knowledge of event-driven architecture and modern integration patterns
Experience influencing architectural direction and technology decisions
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable