Rail Delivery Group

Lead Solution Architect – ITSO, Mobile

Rail Delivery Group

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: LondonUnited Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £75,000 - £85,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for ITSO on Mobile, ensuring a secure, mobile-first experience for passengers
  • Define and maintain technical documentation including NFC integrations, mobile credential lifecycle, and data flows
  • Evaluate mobile technology and industry trends to inform the roadmap and long-term architectural direction
  • Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for your assigned ticketing domain
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including data flows, integrations and architecture definitions
  • Assess technical design options and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and policy
  • Collaborate with delivery teams, project managers and external suppliers to ensure successful implementation
  • Take ownership of the Architecture Definition Document and champion solutions through our governance boards
  • Ensure security, scalability, and interoperability of all solutions
  • Mentor and guide a team of Solution Architects and support their professional development
  • Contribute to the strategic roadmap and represent your domain at industry forums

Requirements

  • AWS Certified Solution Architect (or equivalent experience)
  • TOGAF or similar architectural certification
  • Extensive experience leading technical architecture in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Hands-on experience with architecture tools such as Visio, Lucidchart or Enterprise Architect
  • Track record of delivering scalable, secure, high-performance digital solutions
Benefits
  • 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
  • 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
  • Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
  • Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
  • Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
  • Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care.
  • Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
solution architectureNFC integrationsmobile credential lifecycledata flowstechnical design optionssecurityscalabilityinteroperabilitydigital solutions
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
AWS Certified Solution ArchitectTOGAF