Solutions Architect - LondonJob Title: Solutions ArchitectSalary: Paying up to 85,000 per annumLocation: Wembley London - 5 days on-siteAre you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for creating innovative technology solutions? Our client, a well-established and diversified multinational organisation, is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team.SkillsExperience: Solution Architecture with a clear focus on E-commerce platforms or API/Middleware ecosystems.Technical Stack: Expert-level knowledge of Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), and PostgreSQL - able to read and critique vendor code, not just high-level diagrams.Integration Expert: Deep proficiency in API management patterns, Webhook integrations, and Event-Driven Architecture using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs.Legacy-to-Cloud: Demonstrable experience migrating legacy monolithic systems into containerised microservices architectures.Tooling: Proficient in Visio or LucidChart for architectural modelling; disciplined in Confluence for documentation practices.DutiesBlueprint Delivery: Develop high-quality High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for DTS, EPOS, and other strategic workstreams - to a standard that external vendors are contractually required to match.Vendor Governance: Conduct structured audits of vendor-submitted code and architecture. Enforce ''Stable-by-Design'' framework, ensuring external deliverables meet internal quality, security, and scalability thresholds.Data Integration Leadership: O