Solutions Architect

Nuvion Tech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuvion Tech is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture across enterprise-scale programmes from London, with hybrid/remote work options. The role focuses on robust, scalable, secure solutions aligned with architectural standards and governance.

You’ll work with stakeholders, suppliers and multiple technical teams to own architecture from requirements to operation, shaping roadmaps and driving continuous improvement in complex tech environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software design, development and integration.
• Strong background in cloud platforms and data services, esp. AWS.
• Experience delivering end-to-end architecture for enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of API gateways and API management practices (e.g. AWS API Gateway).
• Familiarity with IAM and security in distributed environments.
• Experience with architecture governance and assurance processes.
• Professional architecture certification (TOGAF, Zachman) or equivalent work exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture from requirements through implementation and operation.
• Define functional and non-functional requirements with stakeholders.
• Evaluate technology solutions and support PoCs and procurement.
• Collaborate with Enterprise, Platform, and Solution Architects and other roles.
• Ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements and are secure and scalable.
• Maintain ADDs and enterprise architecture models.
• Ensure alignment with governance, policies and standards.
• Contribute to solution roadmaps and ongoing improvements.

Skills

Software design

Cloud architecture

AWS

APIs & API gateways

Identity & access management

Architect governance

DevOps practices

Tools

AWS

Kafka

ActiveMQ

API Gateway

Job description

**Solution Architect - Hybrid/Remote - London - £80K + 10% Bonus**

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a leading organisation who are looking to recruit an experienced Solution Architect to join an established but rapidly expanding Architecture function, playing a key role in the definition, delivery and ongoing support of technology solutions across a range of programmes, products and services.

You will take ownership of solution architecture from initial requirements through to implementation and transition into operational service. Working closely with technical teams, suppliers, stakeholders and other architects, you will ensure solutions are robust, scalable, secure and aligned with wider technology and architectural standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong software engineering or development background who has progressed into solution architecture and wants to work across complex, enterprise-level technology environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for:

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to understand and define key functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Evaluating and selecting appropriate technology solutions and platforms, including supporting proof-of-concepts and technology procurement exercises.
• Owning the end-to-end architecture, design and documentation of solutions.
• Working collaboratively with Enterprise, Business, Platform and Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Data Engineers, Project and Programme Managers, Security and Service Management teams.
• Working with technology suppliers, partners and customers to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Ensuring solutions are successfully implemented, quality assured, transitioned into operational environments and rolled out effectively.
• Maintaining Architecture Definition Documents (ADDs) and relevant enterprise architecture models.
• Ensuring solutions comply with agreed architecture principles, policies, governance and relevant industry or government digital standards.
• Contributing to the development of solution roadmaps, helping shape the future evolution of products and services.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across technology architecture and solution delivery.

About You

We are looking for a Solution Architect with a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience across software development, integration and cloud technologies.

You will ideally have experience in some or all of the following:

• Software design, development and integration.
• Front-end and/or back-end software development.
• Complex systems and data integration involving multiple internal and external applications.
• Cloud platforms and data services, particularly AWS.
• API gateways and API management, such as AWS API Gateway.
• Message queues and brokers, such as Kafka or ActiveMQ.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Microsoft Entra ID.
• Application integration and network security.
• Working across shared technology platforms and enterprise environments.
• Experience in IT architecture, ideally within a complex technology environment.
• Previous experience in software development, integration or software engineering, such as a Developer, Software Engineer or DevOps Engineer.
• Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong understanding of technology architecture, solution design and integration.
• Experience of application integration and network security.
• Professional architecture certification such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Certification or significant experience with an API Gateway platform, such as AWS API Gateway.
• AWS Solutions Architect certification.
• Experience designing solutions involving API gateways, message brokers and identity/access management.
• Experience working within formal architecture governance and assurance processes.