Solutions Architect

Parkopedia; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mobility platform located in Poole is seeking a Solutions Architect to develop customer systems and lead technical project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Master Degree in Systems Engineering or Computer Science and proven experience in Systems Engineering. Responsibilities include preparing design documentation, overseeing technical solutions, and ensuring successful project outcomes. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on transforming urban mobility.

Qualifications

• Proven experiences across all stages of the Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Proficient in both waterfall and agile development environments.
• Experience in producing high‑quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of customer’s systems and requirements.
• Lead delivery of technical elements of bespoke projects.
• Prepare high level design documentation.
• Oversee delivery of technical solutions to clients.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Delivery

Communication

Requirements Engineering

Education

Master Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Solutions Architect

We’ve signed up to an ambitious journey. Join us!

As Arrive, we guide customers and communities towards brighter futures and more livable cities, it isn’t a challenge just anyone could take on. Luckily, we have something to help us make it happen. Our people and our values. We Arrive Curious, Focused and Together. Just as our entire brand is inspired by the North Star, the shining light leading travelers to their destinations since time began, our values guide us. They help us be at our best. For our customers. For the cities and communities we serve. For ourselves. As a global team, we are transforming urban mobility. Let’s grow better, together.

Flowbird’s UK headquarters in Poole are located 150 m from the edge of Europe’s largest natural harbour; it is world renowned for water sport lovers. Stunning beaches. Bustling quayside offering excellent shopping and waterside dining. Nestled between Bournemouth and the Jurassic Heritage Coast, plus less than an hour from the New Forest, Poole is the perfect career base.

The Role

You will be required to develop a deep and thorough understanding of the customer’s systems and requirements and subsequently lead the delivery of the technical elements of bespoke projects ensuring they meet the customer’s business needs.

You must have the capability to produce requirements specifications to capture the needs of the customer and produce technical design documentation to define appropriate solutions in order to become an expert and authority on the various technical products and components which comprise the system and support the modification and re‑use of that system to meet the needs of ongoing opportunities.

The role holder will work primarily in a project delivery environment, alongside a Project Manager, to ensure that solutions are designed, implemented and delivered successfully, utilising existing system components wherever possible.

In addition, you will interact with software architects and software engineering teams to understand the technical roadmap and implementation details of new system developments.

How to make an impact

• Maintain a “systems view” to coordinate the activities of teams working on individual system components,
• Produce system both functional and technical documentation,
• Liaise with customers to fully understand their business needs,
• Prepare high level design documentation,
• Oversee the delivery of technical solutions to clients,
• Investigate and support the resolution of technical issues arising during the project lifecycle,
• Identify technical issues and risks and associated mitigation strategies,
• Contribute to system design reviews and to product strategy reviews

About you

• Education: Master Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering/scientific field (or equivalent experience)
• Systems Engineering: proven experiences across all stages of the Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Having a demonstrated “systems thinker” approach
• Methodologies: being proficient in both waterfall and agile development environments
• Requirements & Documentation: experiences in successful requirements engineering and producing high‑quality technical documentation to outline solutions
• Project Delivery: a track record of successful project delivery and working with software teams to develop integrated cloud and embedded solutions
• Communication: excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role is based in Poole, UK.

Recruitment Process

All applications will be carefully reviewed. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a video interview with a Recruiter. After evaluation, the successful candidates will be contacted for an interview with the Hiring Manager.

About us

Arrive, including brands like EasyPark, Flowbird, RingGo, ParkMobile and Parkopedia, is a leading global mobility platform.

Present in over 90 countries and 20,000 cities, the company helps people and decision‑makers make smarter decisions about urban mobility and ease the experience of travel worldwide. Together, we make cities more livable.

Arrive delivers a unique combination of the core ingredients to make cities more livable: from smart payments and optimized car parks to data‑driven traffic reduction and support for reinvestment in public transport and green space. It’s about more than function, it’s about saving time and simplifying the experience of travel for everyone. Travel is more than a journey, it’s how you Arrive.