Solution Architect

Solution Architect – API & GCP Edinburgh / Hybrid – 2–3 days per week £85,000–£95,000 + Benefits Permanent We’re working with an excellent brand looking for an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise across API architecture and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll play a key role in shaping enterprise-scale digital solutions, owning architectural decisions and working closely with Product, Engineering and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and resilient platforms. Role and Responsibilities • Define and own end-to-end solution architecture across API and cloud environments • Lead architectural decisions and provide technical direction across complex programmes • Design scalable, secure and resilient cloud-native solutions using GCP • Define API architecture, integration patterns and technical standards • Work closely with Product, Engineering and business stakeholders to shape technology roadmaps • Provide technical leadership through architecture and design governance • Assess technology options and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders • Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, scalability, performance and governance requirements • Support the adoption of modern engineering and cloud-native practices Skills & Experience Essential: • Strong commercial experience as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments • Excellent Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience • Strong API architecture and API management expertise • Experience with Apigee, Kong, IBM API Connect or Azure API Management • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, API security and lifecycle management • Experience designing cloud-native and microservices architectures • Knowledge of event-driven architecture and modern integration patterns • Experience influencing architectural direction and technology decisions • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable • Azure and/or AWS experience • Hybrid or multi-cloud architecture experience • Experience within highly regulated enterprise environments • Exposure to Generative AI and AI-enabled solutions • Experience with enterprise-scale transformation programmes