Solution Architect (API & GCP)
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Smartedge Solutions is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
- Strong experience in solution architecture within API-first, digital platform, marketplace, or multi-tenant environments.
- Deep hands-on knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services such as GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, and Apigee.
- Strong expertise in RESTful API design, API security, versioning, lifecycle management, developer portals, API gateways, and API management platforms.
- Experience with API management technologies such as Apigee, Kong, IBM API Connect, or Azure API Management.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, event-driven design, and domain-driven design principles.
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, CI/CD practices, cybersecurity, resilience, and sustainability principles.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical recommendations to both business and technology audiences.
- Experience influencing architectural direction and driving strategic technology decisions.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and complex enterprise environments.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Smartedge Solutions holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.