Solutions Architect
Infinitive Resources · London, UK ·
- Category
- Architecture
Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements:- Strong commercial experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect.
- Experience designing and assessing complex distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of APIs, integrations and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with modern application and cloud technologies.
- Strong understanding of software development principles and architecture.
- Experience assessing existing systems and developing practical improvement strategies.
- Comfortable working where requirements or documentation may initially be incomplete.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Able to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- GCP or other cloud platforms.
- Java / JVM technologies.
- Microservices architecture.
- Event-driven architecture.
- Data and integration platforms.
- Enterprise technology transformation or modernisation programmes.
- Experience within large, complex or regulated organisations.
- Assess existing applications, platforms and integration architecture.
- Develop and evaluate technology and architectural options.
- Define target-state architecture and technical principles.
- Identify technical risks, dependencies and opportunities for simplification.
- Translate business requirements into appropriate technical solutions.
- Work closely with engineering teams to validate architectural decisions.
- Support technical prototypes and proof-of-concepts where required.
- Produce clear architecture documentation and implementation roadmaps.
- Facilitate technical workshops and stakeholder discussions.
- Support delivery teams through the transition from architecture into implementation.
- Architect
- Cloud
- GCP
- Support
- JVM
- Java
- microservices
More:
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a complex technology transformation programme within a large enterprise environment. The role is based in Milton Keynes or London on a hybrid contract basis, initially for 6 months with potential extension, offering a competitive day rate and outside IR35 preferred. You will work across architecture, technology, integration and delivery, engaging with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. This role would suit a pragmatic architect who is comfortable working at both strategic and detailed technical levels and can confidently challenge assumptions and make evidence-based recommendations.
last updated 40 week of 2026