Solutions Architect

Formula Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their London team. This hybrid role will involve shaping technical strategy and collaborating with clients in the travel, retail, and financial sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong software engineering background, hands-on experience with modern technologies, and the ability to lead solutions directly with stakeholders. Attractive compensation package includes a salary of up to £120,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of API design and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience in software engineering with modern technologies.
• Experience with technical solutions and RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Shape technical strategy and build scalable architectures.
• Lead solution design and drive proof-of-concepts.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on high-impact projects.

Skills

Software engineering background

API design

Cloud architecture

Scalable system design

Hands-on coding (Typescript, Node.js, React)

AWS

Kubernetes

GraphQL

Kafka

Client-facing technical solutions

Job description

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Base pay range

Solutions Architect

Up to £120,000 + Bonus

Hybrid | London (2–3 days a week in office)

We’re partnered with a global leader in loyalty and customer engagement, looking for a Solutions Architect to join their London team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll shape technical strategy, build scalable architectures, and deliver cutting-edge solutions for household brands in the travel, retail, and financial sectors.

As Solutions Architect, you’ll act as a bridge between engineering, business, and clients, blending deep technical expertise with a sharp understanding of customer needs. Expect to lead solution design, drive proof-of-concepts, and collaborate directly with senior stakeholders on high-impact projects.

Key skills as a Solutions Architect:

• Proven background in software engineering with a strong grasp of API design, cloud architecture, and scalable system design.
• Hands-on coding experience with modern technologies including Typescript (Node.js/React), AWS, Kubernetes, GraphQL, Kafka.
• Track record of working directly with clients on technical solutions, RFPs, and complex integrations.
• Ability to build prototypes and proof-of-concepts that validate ideas and showcase value.
• Expertise in CRMs, e-commerce platforms, payment systems, and customer experience optimisation.
• Confident in communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers within client-facing environments.

Package on offer:

• Up to £120,000 + Bonus
• Location: Central London - Hybrid

If you’re a Solutions Architect looking to make an impact with a major player in loyalty and travel experiences, we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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