Solution Architect (Java)

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to define, design, and support the delivery of modern, scalable, and secure technology solutions. This role involves shaping target architectures, contributing to technology standards, and ensuring that customer solutions align with best practices and enterprise-wide architectural principles. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated technical expertise , effective communication skills, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders . Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Develop target architecture for specific business or technical domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles Design and select architecture patterns across areas such as APIs, integration frameworks, microservices, and distributed systems Contribute to standards, guidelines, and reference architectures for newly adopted technologies and platforms Design Java-based enterprise solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability Solution Governance & Oversight Carry out architecture reviews of proposed solutions to ensure alignment with best practices and the customer’s Reference Architecture Provide architectural guidance during application modernisation, including migration of monolithic systems to microservice-based architectures Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented according to design specifications Research & Evaluation Coordinate technology evaluations and product research, assessing market offerings to meet customer requirements Suggest tools, frameworks, and technology stacks that support the organisation’s technology strategy Stakeholder Engagement Communicate complex architectural concepts in a clear manner to technical and non-technical audiences Engage and collaborate with senior IT stakeholders to support informed technology and investment decisions Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders Essential Proven experience as a Solution Architect, ideally within enterprise-scale or customer-facing environments Background designing and implementing Java-based applications and enterprise-level solutions Experience in application modernisation, including re-platforming or refactoring monolithic systems into microservices Knowledge of containerised platforms such as Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift Understanding of API design, integration patterns, and event-driven architectures Experience contributing to architecture standards, guidelines, and governance frameworks Ability to perform technology research and comparative evaluations based on customer needs Effective communication skills with experience contributing to architectural decisions with senior stakeholders Desirable Experience in GIS technologies, such as ArcGIS or GeoServer Exposure to cloud-native patterns across Azure, AWS, or GCP Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. #LI-EB1 #LI-Hybrid