Solution Architect (IoT) in Radlett

Energy Jobline ZR; Radlett; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Solution Architect for their IoT Platform team. The role involves designing robust solutions for consumer IoT devices and integrating with AWS-hosted platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for mentoring junior architects. This position embraces hybrid working, offering flexibility and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky Q TV experience

Exclusive access to Sky Glass

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IoT and cloud-based platforms.
• Expertise in API-based microservices.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain architecture designs for IoT devices.
• Deliver robust solutions for cloud platforms.
• Ensure designs comply with security and data governance.

Skills

Creating high-level architecture designs

Delivering scalable solutions for IoT

Firmware integration knowledge

Compliance with security standards

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

AWS skills

API and microservices development

Performance optimization

Mentoring junior architects

Tools

AWS

Job description

We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group at Sky. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them.

What you’ll do

• Architecture Design – Create and maintain high‑level, end‑to‑end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices.
• Solution Design – Deliver robust, scalable, cost‑effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms, collaborating with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers.
• Firmware Integration – Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non‑functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers.
• Policy Alignment – Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services.
• Communication & Estimation – Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross‑team input and review.
• Roadmap Contribution – Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives.
• Feedback & Recommendations – Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines.

What you’ll bring

• Proven Experience – Expertise in creating and maintaining end‑to‑end solution designs for cloud‑based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal.
• Technical Proficiency – Broad hands‑on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices.
• Cloud Design Expertise – Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles.
• AWS Skills – Experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking.
• Engineering Best Practice – Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices.
• API & Microservices – Experience building secure, scalable API‑based microservices.
• Performance Optimisation – Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics.
• Collaboration & Influence – Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions.
• Strategic Impact – Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy.
• Team Growth – A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team’s capability.
• Communication Skills – Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Team overview

We are Sky Protect, combining 5‑star home insurance with smart home technology to keep customers connected, protected, and insured. The IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences.

The rewards

• Sky Q, the all‑in‑one TV experience
• Exclusive access to Sky Glass
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband

How you’ll work

Sky is a confident employer that welcomes and encourages applications from all candidates. We commit to a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments where appropriate. We embrace hybrid working, combining office time with the convenience of working from home. Your office will be at Osterley, near Syon Lane train station, and we provide free shuttle services to nearby stations.

We value diversity, inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If your application is successful, you'll be required to complete a criminal record check.