About the Role You will be responsible for designing and owning end-to-end solution architectures across a portfolio of systems focused on core enterprise data and transactional platforms . This role requires strong expertise in cloud architecture (AWS), system integration, and modern DevOps practices , combined with the ability to influence stakeholders and guide engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Design and own end-to-end solution architectures aligned with business and IT strategy Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs Evaluate technologies and recommend scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions Define integration patterns across systems, APIs, and platforms Cloud & Platform Engineering Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS best practices Define infrastructure-as-code patterns (Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible) Ensure alignment with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation principles Drive cost optimisation, performance, and scalability improvements Integration & Data Design integration architectures across multiple systems and platforms Work with APIs, middleware, and enterprise integration patterns Apply strong data modelling principles, including document databases (e.g. MongoDB) Collaborate with integration teams to define shared standards and touchpoints Governance & Delivery Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security, and governance standards Produce high-quality technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks Support testing, deployment, and delivery activities Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis across systems Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders across the business Mentor and guide development teams on architecture and best practices Drive alignment between business needs and technical solutions Support iterative, value-driven delivery within agile environments Essential Skills & Experience 8+ years experience in solution architecture and system design Strong experience with AWS cloud architecture and services Proficiency in backend technologies (Java, Python, or TypeScript) Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible) Strong knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, and middleware Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices Experience with data modelling and databases (preferably MongoDB) Strong security-by-design principles (IAM, secure communication, compliance) Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Advantageous Experience with AWS data services (Glue, Athena) Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Exposure to frontend technologies (e.g. Angular) Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and FinOps practices Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) Experience with enterprise integration platforms Automation of infrastructure and deployment pipelines Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Proven experience designing cloud-native and enterprise integration solutions