Solutions Architect

Lynx Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynx Recruitment seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions for major Financial Services organisations in the UK.

The role focuses on API-first architectures, secure integration via RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms, with governance and architecture standards across engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex technology transformation programmes.
• Strong expertise designing RESTful API architectures and API management.
• Experience with cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and API Gateway technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and ownership of end-to-end solution and technical architectures.
• Define scalable, secure architectures across RESTful APIs, enterprise integration, microservices, event-driven services and cloud technologies.
• Design API strategies, governance models and integration patterns for seamless connectivity.
• Translate complex requirements into practical technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Produce architecture deliverables including HLDs, solution options, roadmaps and impact assessments.
• Guide clients through architecture best practices and technology decision-making.
• Support delivery teams through the SDLC from concept to operational readiness.
• Design and deliver next-generation solutions leveraging Generative AI and Agentic AI.
• Provide technical leadership during client engagements, bids and proposals.

Skills

RESTful APIs

API security

Microservices

Cloud-native

HLD/architecture

TOGAF

DevOps/CI-CD

Vendor evaluation

Stakeholder influence

Technical leadership

Communication

AGILE

OpenID Connect

OAuth2

API Gateway

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

OpenID Connect

OAuth2

API Gateway

CI/CD tooling

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions for major Financial Services organisations.

This is a key role within our architecture practice, focused on delivering modern, scalable solutions that connect business strategy with cutting-edge technology. You'll work across complex transformation programmes, helping clients modernise Legacy platforms, implement cloud-native architectures, and unlock value through AI-driven innovation.

A major focus of this role will be designing and governing API-first architectures, ensuring secure, scalable, and reusable integration capabilities through RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and ownership of end-to-end solution and technical architectures across enterprise environments.
• Define scalable, secure, and resilient architectures spanning RESTful APIs, enterprise integration, microservices, event-driven services, and cloud technologies.
• Design API strategies, API governance models, and integration patterns that enable seamless connectivity between systems, applications, and data platforms.
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Produce architecture deliverables including High-Level Designs (HLDs), solution options, technical roadmaps, and impact assessments.
• Guide clients through architecture best practices and technology decision-making.
• Support delivery teams throughout the software development lifecycle, from initial concept through to implementation and operational readiness.
• Design and deliver next-generation solutions leveraging Generative AI and Agentic AI architectures.
• Provide technical leadership during client engagements, bids, proposals, and strategic discussions.
• Contribute to architecture standards, reusable frameworks, accelerators, and innovative go-to-market propositions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Enterprise Architect delivering complex technology transformation programmes.
• Strong expertise designing RESTful API architectures, API management strategies, and enterprise integration solutions.
• Extensive experience with microservices, service-oriented architecture, event-driven systems, and distributed platforms.
• Experience delivering cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Strong understanding of API security, authentication, and integration patterns including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, REST, JSON, and API Gateway technologies.
• Demonstrable experience producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), solution options, architecture assessments, and technical governance documentation.
• Strong engineering mindset with a focus on scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellence.
• Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation.
• Experience leading technology evaluations and vendor selection exercises.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from engineering teams through to senior leadership and C-suite executives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and industry architecture best practices.