Solution Architect
Solution Architect — Longterm Contract
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with deep experience designing B2B/B2C customer portals, cloud-native platforms and strong stakeholder management skills. You will own solution design, drive technology selection and partner with engineering, security and data teams to deliver production-ready architecture.
Core Requirements
- Overall 12–15 years in IT; 5–7 years as a Solution Architect
- 3+ years designing architectures for B2B/B2C customer portals
- Experience with frontend frameworks: React, Angular (evaluation & recommendation)
- Backend stack experience: Node.js, MongoDB, SQL Server (on Azure)
- Cloud & SaaS hosting experience: Azure and AWS (evaluation & recommendation)
- Good stakeholder management and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Azure Data Lake and Stratos (advantage)
- Salesforce + LWC experience (added advantage)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design solutions for new initiatives; research technology options and present recommendations to IT & business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Segment / Lead Solution Architect to define strategy and present to decision review boards.
- Guide and mentor development teams on architectural decisions and implementation patterns.
- Align with security and identity architects to ensure solutions are secure, resilient and compliant.
- Engage with Business Analysts, Data Analysts and SMEs to define data scope and design end-to-end data flows (APIs, messaging).
- Design conceptual, logical and physical data models; produce DDL or message format guidance where required.
- Use and promote architecture tools and artefacts (TOGAF, BizzDesign preferred) and maintain architecture deliverables.
- Assess technology vulnerabilities and contribute to IRM strategy; raise step-outs when needed.
- Work in virtual, cross-geography teams and follow Agile/Product-focused delivery practices.
Desired Experience & Knowledge
- Strong background in Application and Data architecture with hands-on data design skills.
- Cloud native architecture experience (preferred: AWS & Azure foundational hyperscaler knowledge).
- Platform mindset: Data & Analytics, IPaaS, API-based integration, authentication & connectivity architectures.
- Experience with open-source technologies and cloud-native patterns.
- TOGAF certification and BizzDesign experience are preferred; Pega knowledge is advantageous.
Technical Highlights
ReactAngularNode.js
MongoDBSQL ServerAzure
AWSAzure Data LakeStratos
Salesforce / LWCTOGAFBizzDesign
Deliverables
- Solution Architecture HLD covering data models, diagrams, controls and architectural guidance.
- Reusable architecture artefacts stored in architecture tooling (BizzDesign or equivalent).
- Implementation guidance and close collaboration with Lead Architect to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Behavioural & Leadership
- Delivery-oriented with a strong focus on results and product-led thinking.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
- Ability to work across time-zones and cultural boundaries; experienced in virtual team collaboration.
