Solution Engineer

We are seeking a Solution Engineer to join our clients Engineering team within the broader Technology function under a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in shaping the technology landscape that underpins our client experience, operational efficiency, and long‑term strategic growth.

As a Solution Engineer, you will translate business needs into scalable, secure, and cost‑effective technology designs. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the business and Group Technology to deliver integrated solutions that align with our global standards and local priorities.

Your Impact & Contribution

• Provide hands‑on support during build, integration, and deployment phases, including prototypes, reference implementations, and technical troubleshooting.

• Lead end‑to‑end solution architecture across the full project lifecycle from requirements and conceptual design through to build, testing, deployment, and transition to operations.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs, constraints, and strategic objectives, ensuring solutions are fit‑for‑purpose and aligned with long‑term goals.

• Develop high‑level and detailed solution designs, including architecture diagrams, integration patterns, data flows, and security considerations.

• Evaluate technologies and platforms, recommending options that balance cost, scalability, performance, and alignment with Group Technology standards.

• Embed “security by design” principles into all architecture and design activities.

• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and Group Technology teams to validate and refine solution designs.

• Support functional and non‑functional testing to ensure solution integrity and performance.

• Produce high‑quality documentation, runbooks, and knowledge‑sharing materials for operational teams.

• Contribute to the technology strategy, design standards, and continuous improvement of engineering and delivery practices.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in solution design, architecture, or technical consulting roles.

• Infrastructure Architecture and Design experience

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in building and developing technology solutions, including configuration, integration, and automation activities as required.

• Deliver technical support and guidance throughout solution implementation, assisting in the resolution of design and build challenges.

• Experience designing and architecting business‑critical systems in complex environments.

• Strong ability to collaborate, elicit requirements, and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Broad knowledge of IT technologies, cloud platforms, integration patterns, and security principles.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Certifications in cloud, architecture, or design frameworks (e.g., AWS, Azure, TOGAF) are advantageous.

Our client is committed to the ongoing development of their employees. Your development will be managed and tailored to your role and future career path.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.