Senior Solutions Architect

Permanent
Technology
Senior
Java, Kaftka, CI/CD, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Event Driven Architecture, Microservices, tech design, Architecture, gaming, gambling, solutions architect, solution architect
London
London
£100000 - £110000 per annum + 10% bonus

Role: Senior Solution Architect

Location: London - 2 days a week

Salary: Up to £110,000 DOE + 10% Bonus

We're working with a globally recognised organisation in the mobile gaming space to recruit an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join their central solutions team. This is a high-impact, remote role where you'll help define and implement scalable architecture across cloud-native systems and Unity-based mobile games. You'll also play a key role in shaping AI enablement and automation within a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and product managers to define architectural solutions.
  • Design scalable, secure backend systems using microservices and Google Cloud.
  • Ensure seamless integration of APIs and backend services into Unity-based game environments.
  • Provide architectural oversight on AI enablement and automation initiatives.
  • Create and maintain architecture diagrams, API specs (OpenAPI 3.0), and data flows.
  • Promote best practices in system design, performance, and automation.
  • Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies during solution planning.
  • Stay ahead of emerging cloud and AI technologies to drive innovation.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in cloud-native environments.
  • Proven experience with backend systems, microservices, and cross-functional technical projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (or similar), messaging systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub), and event-driven architecture.
  • Proficient in API design and documentation using OpenAPI 3.0.
  • Skilled in backend and AI-relevant languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
  • Experience working within Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in gaming or a strong passion for game development.
  • Familiarity with Unity game development and its backend integration.
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
  • Exposure to automation-focused architecture and delivery.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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