Solutions Architect

Solution Architect (AWS / Integration / Cloud)

Central London (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite per week)

We're partnering with a leading organisation in the UK rail sector that is undergoing significant digital transformation and investing heavily in modern, customer-facing technology platforms.

As part of a growing architecture function, they're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to help shape and deliver cloud-first solutions across a range of business-critical systems and services that support millions of rail passengers and industry stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong architect with a background in software engineering, cloud technologies and systems integration who enjoys working across both strategy and delivery.

The Opportunity

As a Solution Architect, you'll be responsible for designing end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements while ensuring scalability, resilience, security and operational excellence.

You'll work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, engineers and third-party suppliers to define architecture, evaluate technologies and guide projects from concept through to successful implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and govern end-to-end solution architectures across multiple programmes and digital products
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs
• Lead technical evaluations, proof of concepts and vendor assessments
• Produce architecture documentation and design artefacts
• Collaborate with engineering, product, security and project delivery teams
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, governance and best practice
• Support successful implementation and operational transition of new services
• Contribute to future technology strategy and roadmap planning

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect or similar architecture-focused role
• Strong background in software development, application engineering or systems integration
• Experience designing solutions within AWS and/or Azure environments
• Strong understanding of API-led architecture and integration patterns
• Experience with enterprise messaging technologies such as Kafka, ActiveMQ or similar
• Knowledge of Identity & Access Management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID
• Understanding of application security, network security and modern cloud architectures
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• AWS certifications
• TOGAF or other architecture framework certifications
• Experience within complex enterprise or regulated environments
• Exposure to data and analytics platforms

What's On Offer?

• Hybrid working with 1-2 days onsite in Central London
• Opportunity to influence the future of digital services within the UK rail industry
• Exposure to cloud, integration, security and data technologies
• Collaborative architecture team with genuine strategic input
• Excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities