Solutions Architect
Closing Date: 1st October 2026
Salary Range: £59,032 - £80,000 per annum
The Solution Architect will play an integral role in defining, delivering and supporting solutions for RDG’s delivery programmes, products and services. They will be responsible for ensuring that the solution architecture meets the business requirements, leverages RDG’s cloud platform and shared technology services, aligns with RDG Architecture Principles and Policies and comply with any agreed Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who has experience in some of the following:
- Software procurement, design, development and integration, e.g. front and/or back-end development and complex systems/data integration involving several internal/external applications, shared technology platforms etc.
- Cloud platforms and data services, e.g. Amazon Web Service, AWS Redshift, Tableau
- Platform and infrastructure services, e.g.
- API gateway and management, e.g. AWS API Gateway
- Message queue and broker, e.g. Kafka, ActiveMQ
- Identity and Access Management (IAM), e.g. Microsoft Entra ID
Benefits
Why Work for RDG?
We offer a highly competitive package, including:
- 75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
- 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
- Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
- Interest-free 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 8.64% employer contribution
- Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
- Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
- Flexible working arrangements available
Skills
As published by workable · 8 questions · 6 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Resume
Short answers (1)
- • Do you require a work permit to work in the UK? If yes, please specify details.
Pick from a list (1)
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Written answers (6)
- • What is your notice period?
- • What are your salary expectations?
- • Were you referred by a current employee at RDG? (If yes, please specify their full name)
- • RDG are a Disability Confident Employer and are sponsored by the DWP. Our commitment is that we interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring into the workplace – skills and talents we need in our business. Do you consider yourself disabled under Equality Act 2010?
- • Do you need reasonable adjustments/modifications as part of your application? (If "yes", please provide details of any reasonable adjustments/modifications)
- A cover letter is not required – please provide a short summary of your skills, experience and explain why you feel you would be a good fit for this role