Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in enterprise integration, API architecture, governance and MuleSoft to support a major transformation programme within a leading automotive organisation.

This role will be responsible for defining integration strategies, governing architectural standards and delivering scalable API-led solutions across a complex enterprise landscape. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical delivery teams and enterprise architecture functions.

• Define and maintain enterprise integration and API architecture standards.

• Lead solution architecture activities across multiple programmes and projects.

• Design scalable, secure and reusable integration solutions.

• Establish and govern API-first principles and best practice.

• Produce high-level and low-level solution designs.

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Product Owners and Delivery Teams.

• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead architecture governance forums and design authority reviews.

• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps.

• Support vendor and third-party integration initiatives.

• Drive adoption of reusable integration patterns and frameworks.

• Manage architectural risks, dependencies and technical debt.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

• Azure DevOps / Security certifications (advantageous)