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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Featuredneweasy
- **Location:** Bromley, UK
- **Salary:** £110,000.0 - £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Togaf, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/solution-architect/57392578

## About the Role

* Significant experience in Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture or Principal Architecture positions
 * Strong cloud experience across Azure, AWS and/or GCP
 * Proven experience delivering SaaS and cloud transformation programmes
 * Deep understanding of Microservices Architecture and distributed systems
 * Strong API design and integration experience
 * Experience with modern software engineering practices and DevOps principles
 * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level
 * Knowledge of AI technologies and their practical application within enterprise environments
 * Background designing large-scale, complex software platforms

Desirable

 * Financial Services, FinTech, Wealth Management or Insurance experience
 * TOGAF or equivalent architecture certifications
 * Experience within highly regulated environments

## Description

We're partnering with a market-leading software organisation that's transforming the insurance and financial services sector through cutting-edge digital solutions. As part of continued growth and innovation, they're looking to appoint an experienced Enterprise Software Architect to help define and drive the long-term technical vision of the business.

This is a highly influential position, sitting at the intersection of technology strategy and delivery. You'll be responsible for shaping enterprise-wide architecture, leading major transformation programmes, and ensuring technology platforms remain secure, scalable and fit for future growth.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Defining and owning enterprise-wide software architecture strategy
 * Leading large-scale cloud, SaaS and digital transformation programmes
 * Driving adoption of modern architecture principles including microservices and API-first development
 * Influencing senior stakeholders on technology direction and investment
 * Providing architectural governance across multiple products and platforms
 * Evaluating emerging technologies including AI/ML solutions
 * Creating architecture standards, roadmaps and best practices
 * Supporting engineering teams with complex technical decision making
 * Ensuring platforms remain secure, scalable, resilient and high-performing
 * Working closely with business leaders to align technology strategy with organisational goals


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