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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Salary:** £70,000 - £75,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Gradle, Industry Standard Architecture, Apache Maven, MySQL, Software Architecture, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Build Tools, Microservices
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5955670012

## About the Role

* Proven background in senior software development, solution architecture, or technical leadership
 * Strong experience with AWS and microservices architecture
 * Solid understanding of software design, security, and architectural best practices
 * Good knowledge of SQL/MySQL
 * Experience producing technical designs and working closely with development teams
 * Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Knowledge or experience with Maven and Gradle build tools is advantageous but not required
 * Knowledge or experience with static code analysis tools such as SonarQube or SonarCloud is advantageous but not required

## Description

* Take ownership of technical decisions and contribute to the architecture and technical direction of our SaaS platform
 * Work hands-on with technical design across software architecture and cloud infrastructure
 * Help design scalable, secure, and reliable solutions
 * Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and software development teams

Technologies:

 * AWS
 * Architect
 * Cloud
 * Gradle
 * Maven
 * MySQL
 * SQL
 * Security
 * microservices

More:

We are a growing, high-tech company based in Bournemouth. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the design and evolution of our SaaS product, working closely with development teams and influencing its technical direction. It may suit an experienced Solution Architect or a Technical Lead or Senior Developer moving into architecture.