Location : Remote (Turkey-based, aligned with UK hours)
Contract : Initial 6 months (highly likely to extend based on roadmap and additional projects, current project length is 12+ months)
Sector : Large-scale UK retail and e-commerce
We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Solution Architect to join a commercial technology team supporting multiple SaaS platform integrations and data flow initiatives.
The role will focus on low-level solution design , creating documentation to enable engineering teams to build integrations between third-party SaaS platforms and internal systems.
You will work closely with enterprise and domain architects but focus on the hands-on design work needed to implement solutions, including documenting Key Design Decisions (KDDs) , data flow specifications , and architecture standards compliance .
- Develop low-level solution designs based on high-level architectural direction
- Create Key Design Decisions (KDDs) and detailed documentation in Confluence
- Work alongside engineering teams to define how systems will integrate, data flows, and endpoints
- Ensure solutions align with North Star architecture and technology standards
- Liaise with enterprise and domain architects to review impacts across wider domains
- Support integration of multiple SaaS platforms, ensuring data flows into and out of internal systems efficiently
- Document any deviations from architectural standards and support approval processes
- Participate in discussions on event-driven architecture, batch processing, and Kafka-based data pipelines
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years of solution architecture experience (mid-to-senior level)Strong experience in low-level design and technical documentationUnderstanding of event-driven architectures, batch processing, and data integration patternsFamiliarity with AWS infrastructure and knowledge of tools like Kafka for data streamingExperience working with SaaS platforms and integration designAbility to work within a complex, matrixed environment, liaising with multiple teamsProficiency in Confluence for documenting designs and decisionsExcellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly to engineers and business stakeholdersNative-level or excellent English communicationRetail or large enterprise experience, especially within commercial technology functionsDuration : Initial 6 months with high potential for extension (overall programme length is 12+ months)Experience level
Mid-Senior levelJob details
Employment type : Full-timeJob function : Information TechnologyIndustries : IT Services and IT Consulting, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and RetailWe’re not including extraneous job postings or alerts here. This description reflects the role and requirements for the Solutions Architect position.
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