Solution Architect

Uniting Ambition; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking a Solution Architect to drive the architecture of a high-scale platform. The role involves designing strategies for distributed systems and leading technical planning. Ideal candidates will have experience with event-driven architectures, high-throughput data pipelines, and programming languages like C# or Golang. There is strong focus on modernization and innovation within a hybrid work environment, allowing substantial ownership of architectural decisions.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Major ownership over architectural direction

Opportunity to shape international tech business

Qualifications

• Proven track record designing or architecting distributed, high-volume systems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and high-throughput data pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, .NET, Golang, TypeScript) plus SQL/database experience.

Responsibilities

• Define solution architecture and technical strategy for a complex platform.
• Own end-to-end design across distributed, event-driven systems.
• Lead technical planning and best practices across multiple teams.

Skills

C#

.NET

Golang

TypeScript

Kafka

SQL

Job description

Solution Architect Shape the Future of a High-Scale Platform

Kafka, SQL, C#, .NET, Golang, TypeScript

Are you ready to define and drive the architecture of a platform built to handle millions of transactions per second, powering international growth and long-term scalability?

We re embarking on a full systems transformation of a mission-critical, large-scale platform with major investment and ambitious expansion plans. This role offers a rare opportunity to step into the heart of a greenfield rebuild, setting the foundations for the next decade of growth.

This isn t just a coding role. We re looking for a Solution Architectcan bridge hands-on engineering with architectural vision , someone who thrives in shaping strategy, designing resilient systems, and guiding teams towards world-class delivery.

What You ll Do

• Define solution architecture and technical strategy for a complex, high-scale platform

• Own end-to-end design across distributed, event-driven systems (Kafka, SQL, cloud-native)

• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate vision into architecture

• Lead technical planning, standards, and best practices across multiple teams

• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship while influencing build vs. buy decisions

• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability are built into the DNA of the platform

What We re Looking For

• Proven track record designing or architecting distributed, high-volume systems

• Experience with event-driven architectures and high-throughput data pipelines (Kafka)

• Strong knowledge of at least one of: C#, .NET, Golang, or TypeScript, plus SQL/databases

• Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level solution design

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience in platform modernisation, migrations, or full-scale rebuilds is highly desirable

• Already started to explore AI in previous role

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working offices in Manchester or Staffordshire

• Major ownership over architectural direction in a pivotal transformation

• Chance to shape the backbone of a fast-scaling, international tech business

If you re ready to step into a strategic, solution-focused role at the intersection of architecture and engineering leadership, we d love to hear from you.