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# Lead Solutions Engineer (Architecture & Platform)

- **Company:** NEXT Retail Ltd.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £90,000.0 - £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Distributed Systems, Node.Js, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3012475846-2

## About the Role

We're particularly interested in individuals who have progressed through a software engineering background and have experience leading teams, designing scalable systems and delivering complex digital products., * Strong background in software engineering, architecture or technical leadership

 * Experience designing and delivering modern web-based platforms
 * Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems
 * Experience with React, Next.js, Node.js or similar technologies
 * Cloud platform experience, ideally AWS
 * Strong understanding of APIs, data architecture and distributed systems
 * Experience leading technical teams or mentoring engineers
 * Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives

## Description

This Lead Solutions Engineer (Architecture & Platform) role would suit someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of architecture, software engineering, product thinking and technical leadership. You'll be trusted to make key technology decisions, influence engineering direction and remain actively involved in the design and delivery of modern cloud-based applications., * Designing robust, scalable software architectures

 * Guiding technical direction across multiple projects and products
 * Working closely with engineering, product and business stakeholders
 * Supporting and mentoring development teams
 * Driving improvements in engineering practices, tooling and delivery
 * Evaluating new technologies and identifying opportunities for innovation
 * Remaining hands-on with solution design, prototyping and key technical deliverables
 * Helping build platforms capable of supporting ambitious growth plans