Solution Architect
Job in
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-08-17
Listing for:
Intec Select Ltd
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 with in highly regulated enterprise environments
• Exposure to Generative AI and AI-enabled solutions
• Experience with enterprise-scale transformation programmes
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