Solutions Architect / Senior Backend Developer

IT Talent Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing platform builder in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect / Backend Developer to shape their next-generation platform architecture. The role requires extensive AWS expertise and involves building and maintaining mission-critical systems while mentoring developers. The ideal candidate has strong experience with TypeScript (Node.js) or Python, and a solid foundation in design and integration of RESTful APIs. The company offers a hybrid working model with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Genuine learning and development opportunities

Pension

On-site parking

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect with strong AWS expertise.
• 4+ years of production experience with TypeScript (Node.js) or Python.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and serverless applications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Provide architectural leadership focusing on AWS-based solutions.
• Lead technical architecture decisions and support integrations.

Skills

AWS expertise

TypeScript (Node.js)

Python

RESTful APIs

Software engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Lambda

Spring Boot

Docker

GitHub

SQL

Oracle

NoSQL

AMQP/Kafka

Job description

Overview

Our client is building a fast growing, marketing platform and looking for a Senior Solutions Architect / Backend Developer to play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of their next-generation platform. You ll design, build, and scale mission-critical systems, working closely with experienced backend engineers while owning and driving a long-term technology roadmap.

This is a high-impact role where you ll influence cloud, enterprise, and solution architecture and lead decisions across AWS, cloud-native services, DevOps, and large-scale integrations particularly within affiliate marketing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including API guides, integration documentation, and best practices.
• Provide architectural leadership with a strong focus on AWS-based solutions.
• Lead and support affiliate marketing platform integrations.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, fostering strong interpersonal communication and teamwork.
• Stay current with industry trends, particularly in .NET and AWS ecosystems.
• Design and implement cloud-native architectures, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Work with Spring Boot/Framework, .NET/.NET Core, GitHub, Docker, BPM, SQL, Oracle, NoSQL, AMQP/Kafka messaging, and related technologies.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and promote continuous improvement.
• Lead technical architecture decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect, ideally with strong AWS expertise.
• 4+ years of production experience with TypeScript (Node.js) or Python.
• Practical experience building serverless applications with AWS Lambda.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating external services.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and asynchronous workflows.
• Strong foundation in software engineering: testing, version control, CI/CD, and code quality.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and contribute in collaborative discussions.
• Proven ability to diagnose and solve complex technical issues.

Benefits

• A small, highly capable team building innovative products
• Genuine learning, development, and ownership opportunities
• Pension, on-site parking, and a supportive, collaborative culture

If you enjoy owning architecture, solving complex problems, and building platforms that scale globally, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Hybrid working

Please apply for further details