Solutions Architect

Gravitas Recruitment Group UK; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Group seeks a Solutions Architect to shape and govern technology for a major Bus Franchising implementation. Hybrid role in South Yorkshire with a 2/3 day per week onsite presence. Day rate circa £625, DOE. Outside IR35. Start ASAP. 9-month contract.

The role focuses on API-led integration, data architecture and interoperability across ticketing, information systems and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with Bus Franchising, Bus Reform or large-scale transport transformation programmes.
• Expertise in API-led integration, data architecture and system interoperability.

Skills

Bus Franchising), Bus Reform or large‑

Smart Ticketing & Payments

Account‑Based Ticketing (ABT)

Contactless & Retail Platforms

Passenger Information Systems (RTPI)

Data & Analytics Platforms

Contract & Performance Management

Customer & Digital Service Platforms

API-led integration

Data architecture

System interoperability

Job description

Contract Opportunity | Solutions Architect - Bus Franchising & On-Bus Technology

We are seeking an experiencedSolutions Architectto shape and govern the technology landscape underpinning a major Bus Franchising implementation.

Essential Skills

• Exposure to Bus Franchising, Bus Reform or large-scale transport transformation programmes.
• Experience with:
  • Smart Ticketing & Payments
  • Account-Based Ticketing (ABT)
  • Contactless & Retail Platforms
  • Passenger Information Systems (RTPI)
  • Data & Analytics Platforms
  • Contract & Performance Management Systems
  • Customer & Digital Service Platforms
• Expertise in API-led integration, data architecture and system interoperability.

Desirable

• Bus Franchising or Bus Reform programmes
• BSIP or Enhanced Partnership initiatives
• Local Authority, Combined Authority or Transport Operator environments
• Public transport transformation programmes
• Supplier-led technology implementations

Role Details

• Outside IR35
• Hybrid in South Yorkshire - around 2/3 days per week
• Day Rate Circa £625 DOE
• Start - ASAP
• Length of Contract - 9 months