Solution Architect

Costa Crociere S.p.A.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise line company in Southampton is seeking a talented Solution Architect to drive technology transformation. You will design innovative, scalable solutions, lead technical workstreams, and provide architectural leadership across various applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to diverse methodologies. This company offers competitive benefits, including employee discounts, annual bonuses, and health insurance.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Annual bonus

Car Allowance

Minimum 25 days leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in solution design and architecture across diverse organizations.
• Ability to define and document technology solutions.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Define and document solution architectures aligned with business requirements.
• Lead technical workstreams with suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide architectural leadership across applications and stakeholders.

Skills

Solution design and architecture

Collaborative influence

Complex problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Adaptability to methodologies

Understanding of data architecture

Job description

Overview

At Carnival UK, we're on a journey to transform our technology landscape—and we're looking for a talented Solution Architect to help lead the way. If you're passionate about designing innovative, scalable solutions and want to make a real impact in a dynamic, customer-focused business, this could be your next big move.

As a Solution Architect, you'll be at the heart of shaping how technology supports our business goals. You'll work across a wide range of applications, translating complex business needs into clear, effective technical solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys solving complex problems, and is excited by the opportunity to influence the future of technology at Carnival UK. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business and technology teams, ensuring our solutions are not only fit for purpose but also aligned with our long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and document solution architectures that align with business requirements, IT strategy, and existing systems.
• Lead technical workstreams, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure robust, end-to-end solutions.
• Provide architectural leadership across a range of applications, systems and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies that support our evolving system platforms.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Breadth of experience in solution design and architecture, ideally gained across diverse organisations—demonstrating adaptability to varying methodologies, cultures, and ways of working.
• Expertise in defining and documenting technology solutions and reusable solution design patterns.
• A solid understanding of application, infrastructure, integration and data architecture.
• Proven ability to collaborate across large teams and influence stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative environment and maintain a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to collective success; qualifications in technology are a starting point.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; you see it as a space for innovation and creative thinking.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor your message to different audiences.
• Enjoy solving complex problems and breaking them down to find clarity.
• Change oriented, energized by opportunities to improve, evolve, and make a lasting impact.

Benefits

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• Car Allowance
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal