We’re seeking a hands-on Lead Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, microservice and event-driven solutions within a complex, high-impact platform environment. This is a technical leadership role where you will actively contribute to solution design and engineering decisions, not just operate at a governance level.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver scalable, maintainable microservices and event-based architectures in a hands-on capacity.

* Contribute directly to technical design decisions, architecture reviews, and engineering standards.

* Lead complex solution design initiatives while remaining close to delivery teams.

* Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers, and Enterprise Architects to enable high-quality delivery at pace.

* Define and embed architectural patterns, standards, and best practices across engineering teams.

* Champion compliance, quality assurance, and effective change management.

* Mentor and coach engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.

* Influence long-term architectural strategy while balancing immediate delivery needs.

Key Requirements Essential:
* Strong architecture and engineering background, with proven experience designing microservice and cloud-based solutions.

* Previous hands-on software engineering experience and the ability to engage deeply in technical discussions and solution design.

* Experience modernising legacy or monolithic systems into scalable, cloud-native ecosystems.

* Ability to clearly articulate architectural vision and gain stakeholder alignment.

* Experience defining practical engineering standards, patterns, and delivery practices.

* Strong collaboration and influencing skills across product and engineering communities.

Desirable:
* Experience leading small to medium-sized teams.

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