Thought Leader & Principal Solutions Architect
Orion Innovation2 days ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Plan and design scalable enterprise-grade solutions, technical specifications, and system integration strategies.
- Drive client proof-of-concepts, build reusable software frameworks, and guide local and offshore engineering teams.
- Research emerging technologies including GenAI, cloud-native application patterns, and agentic AI, and author technical whitepapers and articles.
- Lead technical discovery sessions, platform assessments, and solution advisory activities for enterprise RFPs.
- Evaluate technical risk and embed security and data compliance controls aligned with UK GDPR, DORA, and applicable regulations.
- Coach and mentor developers, data scientists, and distributed delivery teams while promoting engineering excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 4+ years as a Principal Architect, Enterprise Architect, or client advisor in the UK market.
- Extensive experience with .NET Core/C#, Java/Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.
- Understanding of Hexagonal Architecture, serverless and event-driven environments, and foundational AI/GenAI integrations.
- Experience leading Agile development lifecycles and managing onshore and offshore delivery models.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience influencing UK-based C-suite stakeholders.
- Published technical writing, public presentations, or open-source contributions are highly desirable.
- Must already have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits
- London-based hybrid work arrangement with UK travel required.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Orion Innovation
Orion Innovation provides software engineering and consulting services focused on digital transformation, product development, data and AI, cloud, and digital experience for enterprise clients. It delivers projects across industries including financial services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education. Headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, the company is privately held and backed by One Equity Partners.