Solutions Architect

The Bridge IT Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to shape and deliver a unified SaaS platform. This pivotal role involves designing solution architecture, integrating systems, and guiding technical delivery in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a strong background in complex system integration and cloud technologies. The role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000, 25 days of annual leave, and a chance to influence product development significantly.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

4% matched pension

Opportunity to shape platform and team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role.
• Strong background in SaaS platforms and complex system integration.
• Understanding of cloud-native architecture.

Responsibilities

• Designing solution architecture for a multi-product SaaS platform.
• Leading integration projects to unify multiple systems.
• Collaborating with technical stakeholders for delivery best practices.

Skills

Designing and integrating complex systems

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

Collaboration with development teams

Architectural thinking

SaaS platforms experience

Tools

TypeScript

Angular

.NET

Job description

Solutions Architect

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 (open to discussion)

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join a growing business at a pivotal point in its journey. Following a recent merger, this role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering a single, unified SaaS platform, bringing together multiple products and systems into one scalable solution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and owning solution architecture across a multi-product SaaS platform
• Leading integration projects to bring multiple systems into one unified platform
• Helping shape greenfield products following a company merger
• Defining how systems, data, and services connect across teams
• Supporting data management from backend systems through to end users
• Working closely with developers and tech leads to guide delivery and best practice
• Contributing to the build-out of a new platform used by both internal teams and external clients

Tech Environment

• TypeScript & Angular
• .NET
• AWS (Azure experience also considered)
• Modern SaaS, cloud-native architecture

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect (or similar architecture-focused role)
• Strong background designing and integrating complex systems
• Experience working with SaaS platforms and cloud technologies
• Comfortable collaborating with development teams and technical stakeholders
• Able to balance high-level architectural thinking with practical delivery
• Experience with mergers, platform consolidation, or large integration projects is a plus

What's On Offer

• Salary in the region of £75,000 - £80,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
• 25 days annual leave
• 4% matched pension
• Opportunity to shape a platform and team from an early stage
• A role with genuine influence on products, architecture, and technical direction

If you're looking for a role where you can build, influence, and design at scale, please apply to hear more