Solutions Architect - Technical Modernisation Programme

JSS Transform; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a visionary Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative solutions. You will define solution architecture across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business goals and leading the transition to modern cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate has proven experience in technical modernization and strong knowledge of cloud platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in a Technical Modernisation Programme.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, microservices, APIs, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead the transition from legacy platforms to modern cloud-based ecosystems.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Microservices

DevOps practices

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of enterprise technology? We're seeking a visionary Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting‑edge solutions as part of a major Technical Modernisation Programme.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture across multiple workstreams
• Collaborate with delivery teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure alignment with business goals
• Lead the transition from legacy platforms to modern cloud‑based ecosystems
• Ensure architectural governance, security, scalability, and performance standards
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in a Technical Modernisation Programme
• Ideally you will have worked in the FMCG/Marketing or Consumer products industry
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), microservices, APIs, and DevOps practices
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience with enterprise integration, data architecture, and security frameworks