Skills

Technical understanding Architecture Security Architecture Infrastructure Architecture Application Architecture Azure AWS

Job Specifications

Hiring: Solution Architect – Principal Consultant

Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £105,000 + Performance Bonus

About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of our client for a delivery-focused Solution Architect (Principal Consultant level) to design and lead the implementation of real, production-grade application solutions.

This is a hands-on architecture role accountable through delivery — not a governance, infrastructure-only, or security-focused position.

The successful candidate will shape how applications and systems integrate and work together, making pragmatic architectural decisions under real-world delivery constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Own and design end-to-end application architectures
Lead system-to-system integration design
Define API-led and event-driven architectures
Make pragmatic trade-offs aligned to delivery realities
Partner closely with engineering teams through build & implementation
Communicate architecture decisions clearly to senior stakeholders
Remain accountable from design through successful production delivery

Architecture Focus (Critical)

This role is specifically for Application & Integration–led Solution Architects.

Strong experience required in:

Application architecture ownership
API design and integration patterns
Event-driven and messaging-based architectures
Cloud-hosted application platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
Working across legacy and modern technology estates

Not suitable for candidates focused primarily on:

Security architecture
Infrastructure architecture
Platform-only roles
Enterprise governance roles

Technology & Delivery Expectations

Designed and delivered cloud-based application solutions
Strong integration and data flow design experience
Architecture decisions carried through to implementation
Strong collaboration with engineers and delivery leads
Deep technical understanding (hands-on background preferred; coding not required daily)

Ideal Background

10–18 years of experience
Principal Consultant level seniority
Background in digital or management consultancies, product-led firms, or complex delivery environments
Experience in regulated and/or legacy-heavy estates is a plus
Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement experience

Additional Details

Hybrid working model (London-based)
Competitive base salary + performance bonus
Visa sponsorship not available

About the Company

A4assist is a leading outsourcing firm that offers virtual services in the sectors of BPO, RPO, and KPO. Our expert team has extensive experience in providing clients with the finest and most customized solutions. We understand the importance of customer satisfaction, which is why we aim to provide high-quality service at all times. Know more