Lead Solution Architect - Java, GCP

Requirements

Must have:

- 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.
• Experience leading small to medium-sized teams (desirable).

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.

Company:

We are 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 technical leadership role requires you to actively contribute to solution design and engineering decisions, ensuring the alignment of architectural vision with business objectives. Joining our dynamic team will offer you the opportunity to work closely with Product Owners, engineers, and Enterprise Architects in an innovative environment.