Rail Delivery Group

Lead Solution Architect, Barcode – 12m FTC

Rail Delivery Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: LondonUnited Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £59,031 - £80,079 per year

Job Level

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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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