Solutions Architect

BMJ; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BMJ, a leading healthcare knowledge provider, seeks a Solutions Architect to bridge product and development teams. The role involves designing technical solutions, managing risks, and driving innovation. Candidates should have extensive experience in software architecture and possess strong problem-solving skills. Join us to contribute to a healthier world with impactful health solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work available

Discounted onsite gym and fitness classes

Generous employer pension contribution

Discounted travel insurance

Comprehensive life assurance cover

Additional holiday options

Concierge service for employee support

Career coaching and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture.
• Strong understanding of microservices and API design.
• Experience with serverless architecture and database management.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee implementation of technical solutions.
• Manage technical risks and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Guide teams on software architecture and enhance user experience.

Skills

Software Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Problem-Solving

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Python

Java

ReactJS

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Job Purpose

BMJ Group is one of the world's leading healthcare knowledge providers with a vision for a healthier world. We influence health policy and practice, and our products and services are used by leading healthcare organisations, research institutes and companies around the world.

We’re looking for a Solutions Architect who will serve as a crucial link between product and development teams, ensuring technical solutions align with both product needs and BMJ’s technology strategy.

The role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of technical solutions while managing technical risks and identifying innovation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Solution Design & Implementation

• Design and oversee the implementation of technical solutions that meet product requirements.
• Ensure solutions align with BMJ's architectural standards and approved technologies.
• Act as a bridge between product teams and development teams, translating business needs into technical requirements and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Risk Management & Strategic Input

• Provide regular feedback on technical risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making.

Innovation & Product Enhancement

• Deeply understand product needs and customer requirements to drive innovation.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies for scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work with the other Solutions Architect to align product decisions with technology strategy.
• Coordinate with the Platform Solutions Architect to ensure product-level architectural decisions align with overall platform and technology strategy, and to maximise the use of cloud platform capabilities.
• Participate in the Architecture Review Group for alignment with broader organizational goals.

Development Best Practices

• Guide development teams on software architecture, code quality, and technical debt management.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to enhance the user experience.

Technical Roadmap & Documentation

• Develop and align technical roadmaps with product and organisational strategy.
• Maintain and share institutional knowledge through documentation.

Organisational Culture & Leadership

• Actively champion engineering excellence, innovation, and cross-team collaboration.
• Adopt a future-looking perspective, regularly partnering and discussing with product teams to align technical capabilities with long-term product and business strategies.

Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in software architecture and development, with a strong background in web technologies and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and API design.
• Skilled in serverless architecture and database management (ie RDBMS, NoSQL)
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks relevant to BMJ's technology stack ie Java, Python, ReactJS framework, XML, JSON
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, preferably AWS, and experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Understanding of search engines and knowledge graphs
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.

Problem-Solving & Strategy

• Ability to solve complex technical challenges and balance short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with remote teams and asynchronous communication.

If this is you, please get in touch. In return we can offer you a varied and interesting role with an innovative and competitive global company.

Why work for us

Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world’s most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here.

Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

• Flexible work available to all employees: Remote first; Core hours; 9-day fortnight
• Discounted onsite gym and fitness classes
• Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%
• Discounted dental and travel insurance
• Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package
• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan
• Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward

Work-life balance and wellbeing

• Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off.
• Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days
• Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married
• Concierge service Seniorcare by Lotti

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities
• We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry.
• If you are from an under-represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you.
• Join our employee-led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well-being, Parents and Carers and Age.
• Disability Confident Committed employer

Learning & Development

• Career Coaching
• Opportunities to pursue professional development
• Strengths-based development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Product Management

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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