Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Posted 1 week ago by Atrium (EMEA)

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Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Application Programming Interface (API) Front End (Software Engineering) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Java (Programming Language) Metadata React.js Stakeholder Communications Stakeholder Management User Experience User Interface

Summary: The Solutions Architect role focuses on designing a cloud-native internal data marketplace, ensuring practical and scalable solutions within a React, Java (Quarkus), and GCP/GKE ecosystem. The position requires a blend of architectural standards and engineering delivery, influencing platform strategy and governance. The role is contract-based for an initial duration of 6 months with potential for extension, requiring onsite presence two days a week in Bristol or London. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design end-to-end marketplace architecture covering publishing, discovery, access, consumption, and lifecycle management
  • Define metadata, lineage, quality signals, and policy enforcement patterns
  • Integrate governance, security, and identity controls
  • Translate Data Mesh principles into practical platform capabilities and reusable templates
  • Lead build vs buy evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives
  • Define and implement a micro front-end strategy in React with coherent UX and deployment practices
  • Provide technical leadership, standards, and mentorship to engineering teams
  • Guide implementation across Quarkus services and GKE/Kubernetes environments
  • Embed secure-by-design and compliance patterns including residency, auditability, and threat modelling

Key Skills:

  • 8 years experience in Solutions or Platform Architecture within cloud-native environments
  • Strong React experience including micro front-ends or modular UI architecture
  • Strong Java experience, ideally with Quarkus or similar high-performance frameworks
  • Hands-on GCP and GKE/Kubernetes experience across deployment and operations
  • Deep understanding of Data Mesh and data-as-a-product principles
  • Experience with event-driven architectures, REST APIs, and distributed systems
  • Ability to balance stakeholder communication with deep technical detail

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: City Of Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Solutions Architect - Internal Data Marketplace / Data Mesh

Duration: 6 months initial contract (Potential for extension)

Location: Bristol / London, UK

Onsite requirements: 2 days per week

Engagement Type: Contract - Outside IR35

Day Rate: Competitive

Legal Right to Work: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to sit at the intersection of architecture standards and engineering delivery. You will shape the end-to-end design of a cloud-native internal data marketplace, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and operable across a React, Java (Quarkus), and GCP/GKE ecosystem. This is a high-impact role with genuine influence across platform strategy, governance, and engineering practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design end-to-end marketplace architecture covering publishing, discovery, access, consumption, and lifecycle management
  • Define metadata, lineage, quality signals, and policy enforcement patterns
  • Integrate governance, security, and identity controls
  • Translate Data Mesh principles into practical platform capabilities and reusable templates
  • Lead build vs buy evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives
  • Define and implement a micro front-end strategy in React with coherent UX and deployment practices
  • Provide technical leadership, standards, and mentorship to engineering teams
  • Guide implementation across Quarkus services and GKE/Kubernetes environments
  • Embed secure-by-design and compliance patterns including residency, auditability, and threat modelling

REQUIREMENTS

  • 8 years experience in Solutions or Platform Architecture within cloud-native environments
  • Strong React experience including micro front-ends or modular UI architecture
  • Strong Java experience, ideally with Quarkus or similar high-performance frameworks
  • Hands-on GCP and GKE/Kubernetes experience across deployment and operations
  • Deep understanding of Data Mesh and data-as-a-product principles
  • Experience with event-driven architectures, REST APIs, and distributed systems
  • Ability to balance stakeholder communication with deep technical detail
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