Solutions Architect

Unity-based
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 110K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
API
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Cloud Computing
Video Game Development
Python
Message Broker
Performance Tuning
Scrum
RabbitMQ
TensorFlow
Ruby
Data Streaming
Openapi
Google Cloud Platform
PyTorch
Backend
Kafka
Programming Languages
Microservices

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join the central solutions team supporting mobile game development worldwide. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing scalable, efficient solutions across Unity-based clients and Google Cloud-native backends. You'll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners to define architectures, drive AI enablement, and explore automation in a fast-growing gaming environment., * Partner with engineers, product managers, and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and define architectural solutions.

  • Lead the design of system components with scalability, functionality, and security in mind.
  • Work with backend developers and technical teams to create microservices and frameworks on Google Cloud.
  • Ensure seamless integration of backend services, APIs, and tools with Unity-based architectures.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance on AI enablement and automation solutions.
  • Create architecture diagrams, data flows, and API specifications (OpenAPI 3.0) to guide development and QA.
  • Establish best practices in system design, performance optimization, and automation in cloud-native environments.
  • Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and communicate effectively across stakeholders.
  • Stay current with cloud-native innovations, automation frameworks, and AI technologies.
  • Define a long-term vision for AI and automation aligned with industry trends.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect focused on cloud-native solutions.
  • Proven expertise in building high-performance backend systems and cross-functional projects.
  • Strong background in cloud computing and microservices architecture (Google Cloud preferred).
  • Solid knowledge of event-driven architectures, message brokers, and asynchronous systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ).
  • Skilled in API and data model design, system integrations, and OpenAPI 3.0 documentation.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, AI-powered architectures.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, Ruby, or JavaScript.
  • Experience working in Agile methodologies (SCRUM/Kanban).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and ability to explain AI/automation concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with automation projects.
  • Previous experience in the gaming industry, or a strong passion for games.
  • Proficiency in Unity game development workflows and its integration with AI/automation solutions.
  • Strong expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI, or similar) and their application in game development or backend automation.

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