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Solution Architect
Job summary
A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking a Solution Architect to drive the architecture of a high-scale platform. The role involves designing strategies for distributed systems and leading technical planning. Ideal candidates will have experience with event-driven architectures, high-throughput data pipelines, and programming languages like C# or Golang. There is strong focus on modernization and innovation within a hybrid work environment, allowing substantial ownership of architectural decisions.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven track record designing or architecting distributed, high-volume systems.
- Experience with event-driven architectures and high-throughput data pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, .NET, Golang, TypeScript) plus SQL/database experience.
Responsibilities
- Define solution architecture and technical strategy for a complex platform.
- Own end-to-end design across distributed, event-driven systems.
- Lead technical planning and best practices across multiple teams.
Skills
Kafka, SQL, C#, .NET, Golang, TypeScript
Are you ready to define and drive the architecture of a platform built to handle millions of transactions per second, powering international growth and long-term scalability?
We re embarking on a full systems transformation of a mission-critical, large-scale platform with major investment and ambitious expansion plans. This role offers a rare opportunity to step into the heart of a greenfield rebuild, setting the foundations for the next decade of growth.
This isn t just a coding role. We re looking for a Solution Architectcan bridge hands-on engineering with architectural vision , someone who thrives in shaping strategy, designing resilient systems, and guiding teams towards world-class delivery.
Define solution architecture and technical strategy for a complex, high-scale platform
Own end-to-end design across distributed, event-driven systems (Kafka, SQL, cloud-native)
Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate vision into architecture
Lead technical planning, standards, and best practices across multiple teams
Provide architectural oversight and mentorship while influencing build vs. buy decisions
Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability are built into the DNA of the platform
Proven track record designing or architecting distributed, high-volume systems
Experience with event-driven architectures and high-throughput data pipelines (Kafka)
Strong knowledge of at least one of: C#, .NET, Golang, or TypeScript, plus SQL/databases
Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level solution design
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Experience in platform modernisation, migrations, or full-scale rebuilds is highly desirable
- Already started to explore AI in previous role
Hybrid working offices in Manchester or Staffordshire
Major ownership over architectural direction in a pivotal transformation
Chance to shape the backbone of a fast-scaling, international tech business
If you re ready to step into a strategic, solution-focused role at the intersection of architecture and engineering leadership, we d love to hear from you.
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