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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect - **Company:** Facade Today - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate, Azure Data Factory, Technical Debt, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Azure AKS, Data Management, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2858068231-senior-solutions-architect ## About the Role * Significant software engineering experience, including experience as a Solution Architect, Principal Engineer or in a similar senior technical role. * Experience leading architecture across mobile, web, backend, integration and data platforms. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, cloud-native architecture, distributed systems and microservices. * Experience designing API-led and event-driven solutions. * Experience integrating third-party platforms and services at scale. * A good understanding of security, identity, privacy and data architecture. * Hands-on experience with C#, .NET, CI/CD and modern DevOps practices. * Experience introducing AI or machine-learning capabilities into digital products. * Strong technical judgement and the ability to balance scalability, maintainability, cost and delivery. * Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead through influence. It would also be beneficial to have: * Experience with Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid or Logic Apps. * Knowledge of Azure data and AI technologies. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Service. * Experience supporting consumer-facing digital products across multiple countries. * Experience working with external technology partners and delivery teams. ## Description * Own the target architecture and technical roadmap across Virgin Active's digital ecosystem. * Define architectural standards for applications, APIs, integrations, data, security and cloud infrastructure. * Design secure, scalable solutions across mobile, web, backend services, data platforms and third-party systems. * Lead the design of complex features spanning multiple products and technical domains. * Create reference implementations and work directly with engineers to solve complex technical challenges. * Guide our transition towards a cloud-native, API-led and event-driven architecture. * Work with our Group Chief of AI to support the safe and effective introduction of AI into member experiences. * Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, Marketing and IT teams to align technical solutions with business priorities. * Lead architecture reviews and communicate technical decisions, risks and trade-offs clearly. * Provide technical guidance to engineers and help strengthen architectural capability across the team. * Oversee Microsoft Azure architecture, including networking, identity, security and infrastructure. * Establish standards for reliability, observability, testing, CI/CD and production readiness. * Balance long-term architectural goals with technical debt, cost and delivery priorities. * Provide technical oversight for third-party platforms, vendors and external delivery partners. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)