Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to drive the technical architecture and design of enterprise-scale, event-driven applications.
The role will focus on ensuring the technical integrity of an Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) platform, supporting the design, implementation, and operation of microservices while working closely with senior technology leadership, business stakeholders, engineering, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse, design, and lead technical solutions aligned with business requirements.
Define platform strategy, target-state architecture, and implementation roadmaps for enterprise-scale applications.
Lead architecture and design initiatives for migration from legacy messaging solutions to Confluent Kafka on AWS.
Design scalable, highly available, secure, extensible, and maintainable solutions.
Develop and participate in Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for new applications and services.
Evaluate and recommend third-party technologies and services.
Establish enterprise architecture blueprints and cloud deployment topologies.
Provide technical guidance and promote sound engineering and architecture principles.
Support production escalations, system operations, and problem resolution when required.
Mentor engineering and architecture teams on Kafka and emerging technologies.
Drive improvements in architecture, design, development processes, policies, and standards.
Collaborate with business and cross-functional teams to drive technology strategy and initiatives.