Solution Architect

Bupa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Viva wellbeing programme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Solution Architect to lead architecture, integration and cloud strategy for acquisitions and new build sites in London. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days on site at Cromwell Hospital, with 37.5 hours weekly and a base salary from £90,000 plus a 10% role-specific bonus.

You will translate business needs into scalable, secure, high-availability solutions, collaborating across architecture, engineering, data, and security teams to ensure governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Solution Architecture.
• Ability to design end-to-end solutions for high-availability web, mobile, and cloud-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of UML and C4 architecture modelling.
• Experience with microservices, API-led design and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and Google Cloud platforms, including PaaS and migrations.
• Healthcare industry knowledge preferred.
• Experience integrating systems during acquisitions or new site rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and integration across acquisitions and new build sites.
• Translate business challenges into strategic technology solutions, balancing cost, risk, and value.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, data, security and operations teams.
• Design and influence end-to-end solutions aligned with governance and standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners for delivery.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Microservices & API-led design

CI/CD & IaC

UML & C4 modeling

Security & compliance

Stakeholder management

Programming (Node.js/Java/C#/Python)

Tools

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates)

API gateways

Job description

Job Description:Solution ArchitectGrade - D17Contract - PermanentLocation: Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TUHybrid working: 2 days per week on siteWorking hours: 37.5 hours per weekSalary: From £90,000 per annum, depending on experienceBenefits: Role-specific bonus of 10% MBSWe make health happen.At Bupa, we are at the forefront of an exhilarating digital transformation journey, driven by our ambition to become the world''s most customer-centric healthcare provider. Our mission is simple yet profound: to help people live longer, happier, healthier lives, and to make a better world. As a leader in the healthcare industry, our aim is to leverage cutting-edge technology to innovate and enhance our services, ensuring exceptional experiences for our customers.How you'll help us make health happenLead the architecture and integration / consolidation of IT systems across acquisitions and new build sites.Support with the assessment, due diligence and development of integration budgets for new acquisitions including the identification and mitigations of risksTranslate business challenges into clear, strategic technology solutions, balancing cost, risk, and time to valueCollaborate across architecture, engineering, data, security, and operations to deliver the technical visionDesign and influence end-to-end solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and governanceBuild strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to support successful deliveryCommunicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEnsure solutions meet governance, compliance, and quality standards with minimal frictionKey Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:Proven 3 years plus experience in Solution Architecture rolesAbility to design end-to-end solutions for high-availability web, mobile, and cloud-based systemsStrong understanding of architecture modelling techniques such as UML and C4Strong stakeholder management experienceExperience designing and delivering resilient, scalable, and secure systemsSolid background in web technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, REST, XML, and ODataProficiency in modern programming languages such as Node.js, Java, C#, or PythonHands-on experience with cloud platforms (particularly Azure Cloud Platform and Google Cloud Platform), including PaaS solutions and workload migrationExpertise in modern architectural practices, including: Microservices, API-led design , CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Cloud-native design patternsStrong ability to collaborate with engineers and technical teams, confidently engaging in detailed technical discussionsExperience designing data architectures that are scalable, secure, and optimised for performanceHealthcare industry knowledge is preferredExperience integrating systems during acquisitions or the commissioning of new sites.You can demonstrate the ability to create Solution designs for high-availability systems and cloud native 3rd party solutions using notation like UML and C4.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health, from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:• 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.• Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing• Fixed term benefits allowance• Access to our confidential employee assistance programme• Workplace pension• Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.Why BupaWe're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type:Full timeJob Area:ITLocations:Cromwell HSKCycle to work scheme, Additional leave, Employee mentoring programme, Private dental insurance, Gym membership, Paid volunteer time, Referral programme, Health & wellbeing programme, Financial planning services, Free flu jabs, Company pension, Private medical insurance