Solution Architect

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in enterprise integration, API architecture, governance and Mule Soft to support a major transformation programme within a leading automotive organisation.

This role will be responsible for defining integration strategies, governing architectural standards and delivering scalable API‑led solutions across a complex enterprise landscape. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical delivery teams and enterprise architecture functions.

• Define and maintain enterprise integration and API architecture standards.
• Lead solution architecture activities across multiple programmes and projects.
• Design scalable, secure and reusable integration solutions.
• Establish and govern API‑first principles and best practice.
• Produce high‑level and low‑level solution designs.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Product Owners and Delivery Teams.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead architecture governance forums and design authority reviews.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Support vendor and third‑party integration initiatives.
• Drive adoption of reusable integration patterns and frameworks.
• Manage architectural risks, dependencies and technical debt.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification
• Azure Dev Ops / Security certifications (advantageous)

• Mule Soft Anypoint Platform
• API Management
• API Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• REST APIs
• Event‑Driven Architecture
• Microservices
• Enterprise Integration Patterns
• Governance Frameworks
• Design Authority
• Architecture Roadmaps

• Azure Integration Services
• Kafka
• Apigee
• AWS
• TOGAF certification
• Salesforce Integration
• Dev Ops and CI/CD practices

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in enterprise environments.
• Strong Mule Soft architecture and design experience.
• Extensive API Architecture experience.
• Enterprise Integration Architecture expertise.
• Experience establishing integration governance frameworks.
• API‑led architecture and microservices design.
• RESTful APIs, event‑driven architecture and messaging technologies.
• Architecture review boards and design authority governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience producing architecture artefacts and roadmaps.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.