Solution Architect (AWS / Cloud)
Location: Hybrid – Cambridgeshire (c. 2 days onsite)
Salary: £70,000 – £78,000
Type: Permanent
Our client, a globally recognised organisation operating at scale, is seeking a Solution Architect to join their growing architecture function supporting a major digital transformation programme.
This role sits within a forward-thinking enterprise architecture team aligned to a key product group, working closely with technology leadership and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping strategy, defining roadmaps, and delivering modern, cloud-first solutions across a highly complex and evolving landscape.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on architecture role focused on designing and delivering scalable, secure, cloud-native platforms. You will be contributing to long-term transformation initiatives, including the development of SaaS-style platforms and modern event-driven systems in a global environment.
You will work across:
* Enterprise-scale AWS cloud environments
* Microservices, event-driven and headless architectures
* High-performance, globally distributed platforms
* Complex data ecosystems and integration patterns
Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver end-to-end solution architectures aligned to business strategy
* Collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams in a stream-aligned model
* Contribute to technology roadmaps and long-term platform evolution
* Ensure solutions meet requirements around scalability, security, and global delivery
* Provide architectural guidance across multiple transformation initiatives
What They're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect within enterprise-scale environments
* Strong AWS cloud expertise (essential)
* Broad technical background across modern architectures (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
* Experience working with diverse technology stacks (e.g. Java, data platforms, cloud-native tooling)
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Why Apply?
* Work on large-scale, multi-year transformation programmes
* Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including AI and modern cloud platforms
* Collaborative architecture community with strong learning and development culture
* Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-evolving, digital-first environment
If you're an experienced Solution Architect looking for a role combining technical depth, strategic influence, and long-term impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step.