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# Solution Designer

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Data Architecture, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Application Enhancement Tool, Cloud Platform System, Backend
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/solution-designer/55318892

## About the Role

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. You may have worked as a Business Analyst, Solution Designer, Product Owner, Service Designer or in a similar role where you've been responsible for turning complex requirements into clear, deliverable solutions.

You'll likely bring:

 * Experience leading analysis and discovery activities from initial concept through to successful delivery.

 * Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bring diverse viewpoints together and create shared understanding.

 * Experience creating detailed specifications, requirements, workflows, process models and acceptance criteria.

 * The ability to model end-to-end solutions across processes, services, integrations, data flows and operational considerations.

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity and make evidence-based recommendations.

 * Experience working closely with Product Managers, Architects, Engineers and other cross-functional stakeholders.

 * Understanding of APIs, integrations, logical data design and service-oriented solutions.

 * The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

 * An appreciation for accessibility, operational readiness, supportability, compliance and risk management.

 * A collaborative mindset and a willingness to challenge constructively, ask questions and continuously improve ways of working.

Nice to Have

 * Experience working in fintech, banking, payments, financial services, tax, compliance or related domains.

 * Experience working on platform capabilities, shared services or backend-focused products and services.

 * Exposure to migration programmes, large-scale integrations or data-intensive initiatives.

 * Experience using AI-assisted tools to support discovery, analysis, modelling or documentation activities.

 * Knowledge of SaaS, cloud-based platforms or enterprise software environments.

## Description

* Lead detailed discovery activities to build a deep understanding of customer needs, business processes, constraints, dependencies and outcomes.

 * Translate product intent into clear, end-to-end logical solutions covering journeys, workflows, services, business rules, integrations, APIs, data flows and operational considerations.

 * Facilitate collaboration across Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, Compliance, Support and other specialist teams.

 * Create and maintain detailed, versioned specifications, acceptance criteria and decision records that provide a trusted source of truth throughout delivery.

 * Identify risks, assumptions, dependencies and impacts early, helping teams make informed decisions.

 * Ensure accessibility, operational readiness, support requirements, audit needs and failure scenarios are considered from the outset.

 * Work closely with engineering teams throughout development, evolving specifications as new learning emerges.

 * Use AI-powered tools to accelerate discovery, analysis, modelling and documentation while maintaining accountability for accuracy, quality and decision-making.

 * Contribute reusable patterns, knowledge assets and best practices that strengthen the wider Solution Design community.