Senior Solution Architect – Pre-Sales & DeliverySPD Technology • London, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Solution Architect – Pre-Sales & Delivery
SPD Technology
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Solution Architect
to join us as part of our team. About the role
In this role, you’ll directly contribute to the company’s growth in two ways: by
shaping solutions for new clients in pre-sales
and by
owning the architecture of one of our actively developed commercial products . From the beginning, this position will have
2 major focuses : Pre-Sales
– acting as a Solution Architect in RFI/RFPs, discovery phases, and client workshops. Commercial product
– working as a Solution Architect for multiple running commercial projects (around
30% of your time ), helping the team evolve its architecture and non-functional qualities. Over time, we expect you to
participate in starting new projects from scratch
and
support existing teams with architecture decisions
across the portfolio (architecture reviews, design workshops, best practices). The role offers a flexible work schedule, allowing you to adapt your working hours, with the requirement to attend all key team and client meetings. As a qualified expert, You will
1. Pre-Sales responsibilities (primary focus)
Lead the technical discovery process
and design robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and new client engagements. Prepare technical sections of proposals , including solution descriptions, architecture diagrams, assumptions, risks, and delivery approach. Act as the
primary technical point of contact
for prospective clients, clearly articulating the proposed solution, technology stack, and implementation strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Participate in discovery and inception phases, producing an architecture vision, roadmap, MVP definition, and high-level delivery plan. Transition pre-sales architecture into delivery, ensuring the project team understands and adheres to the approved design. Provide
architecture guidance and short-term support
for ongoing projects when needed (typically short or medium-term involvement). 2. Commercial project responsibilities (secondary focus, ~20–30% of your time)
Act as
Solution Architect for active commercial projects , working closely with the Product and Engineering teams. Own and evolve the
end-to-end architecture
of the solution (backend services, data storage, integrations, and cloud infrastructure). Define and maintain
architecture artefacts : high-level diagrams, data flows, non-functional requirements, technical guidelines, ADRs. Provide
hands-on guidance
to the development team:
participate in design sessions, review critical technical decisions and PRs, lead spikes and PoCs when needed (Node.js and JVM).
Ensure the solution meets
scalability, security, availability, and cost-efficiency
expectations. 3. New projects & cross-team architecture support
Participate in
starting new projects from scratch : help define scope, architecture approach, MVP slice, and key technical decisions. Conduct
architecture reviews and design workshops
with delivery teams, helping them make sound architectural choices. Promote
architecture best practices . Contribute to
internal knowledge sharing : documentation, guidelines, best practices, and internal tech sessions. We’re looking for you if you have
Minimum of 7+ years in a technical role, with at least 3+ years dedicated to Solution Architecture, including pre-sales or client-facing consulting. Deep hands-on experience with both:
JVM stack
–
Java and/or Kotlin . Node.js
(e.g., Express, NestJS or similar frameworks)
Expert-level proficiency in designing and implementing solutions across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). Proven experience designing distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, scalable APIs, data-driven solutions, and enterprise integrations. Our preferred cloud provider is
AWS , so we expect you to have
deep, practical experience designing and operating solutions on AWS
(services selection, cost optimization, security, and observability), including practical experience with the following:
containerized workloads (ECS/EKS or similar), relational databases (Postgres/Aurora or similar), search/analytics engines (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch as a plus), object storage and ETL/data ingestion pipelines (e.g., Glue, Lambda, batch jobs).
Solid understanding of security principles, compliance, and performance optimization Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define technical solutions under tight deadlines and vague requirements Ability to translate business requirements into clear and compelling technical solutions. Excellent communication and client-facing skills. Preferred experience in Fintech and/or Payments domains (e.g., payment processing, digital wallets, card issuing, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, PCI DSS, KYC/AML). What’s in it for You
Reveal great tech solutions Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Experience an agile and flexible working environment Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work. Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more. Be among like-minded people Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program. Interview steps
Pre-screening with the recruiter. Technical interview (1.5 h). Manager’s interview (30 minutes).
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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