
Lead Solution Architect, Barcode – 12m FTC
Rail Delivery Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £59,031 - £80,079 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- We’re seeking an experienced solution architect with a strong track record in ticketing technologies, who can work at the intersection of transport and tech.
- You’ll need to be fluent in the language of wireless architectures, encryption and cloud architecture.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive clarity across complex technical domains are essential.
Requirements
- AWS Certified Solution Architect (or equivalent experience)
- Expertise in distributed systems design and messaging architectures including peer-to-peer communication protocols, decentralised message routing and protocols such as MQTT
- Hands-on experience with edge computing and resilient network topologies, especially designing systems that avoid single points of failure and can continue functioning under intermittent connectivity
- Strong background in systems integration, scalability and performance engineering.
- Understanding of emerging cryptographic standards and post‑quantum security – including awareness of NIST‑selected post‑quantum algorithms
- TOGAF or similar architectural certification
- Extensive experience leading technical architecture in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
- Strong experience with API gateway platforms and integration design
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS
- Knowledge of the latest architecture principles
- 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 including mental health and specialist care.
- Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.
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Hard Skills & Tools
AWSdistributed systems designmessaging architecturespeer-to-peer communication protocolsdecentralised message routingMQTTedge computingresilient network topologiessystems integrationperformance engineering
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunication
Certifications
AWS Certified Solution ArchitectTOGAF