Solution Architects

Manchester Airport plc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator in Manchester is seeking Solutions Architects to design robust, end-to-end technical solutions in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex environments, a broad technical understanding, and the ability to work across various domains. This role focuses on improving airport systems and enhancing passenger journeys through data analytics and AI. The company values diversity and innovation, creating a unique workspace for impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex environments designing robust solutions.
• Broad technical understanding across various domains.
• Ability to engage with both engineers and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions for airport systems.
• Support real-time operational systems and passenger journeys.
• Contribute to data analytics and AI projects.

Skills

End-to-end technical solutions design

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Problem solving

Technical curiosity

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Based at Manchester Airport with hybrid work pattern

Why MAG?

Help Us Build the World’s Most Intelligent Airports

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is more than an airport operator - we’re a technology‑driven business shaping the future of travel. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year across Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports.

MAG is a complex, exciting, and fast‑moving environment that blends innovation with large‑scale modernisation. Our architecture teams ensure that every digital solution - from aircraft turnaround and stand allocation, colleague payroll to passenger parking and movement – works seamlessly, securely, and intelligently.

If you enjoy variety, complexity, and tech that has impact, you’ll love it here!

The role

We’re looking for Solutions Architects who can work across boundaries - people who think strategically, design robust solutions, and aren’t afraid to get hands on when needed. Whether your background is software engineering, infrastructure, platforms, or a mix, you’ll find a place in our team.

This is a great environment for an architect with broad technical interests who enjoys learning new domains, adapting to different technologies, and working across a diverse operational landscape.

You’ll contribute to areas such as:

• Airport and airfield systems - real‑time operational systems that keep the airport moving.
• Passenger & colleague journeys - payroll (SAP), security operations, rostering, workforce tools.
• Data, analytics & AI - supporting MAG’s vision to become the world’s most intelligent airports.
• Major transformation programmes modernising some critical platforms.

What will make you successful in the role?

You’ll have experience designing end‑to‑end technical solutions in complex environments, with broad technical understanding (any combination of apps, infrastructure, integrations, cloud and data). You can engage confidently with stakeholders from engineers to senior leaders and will be comfortable navigating both modern and legacy technologies.

You don’t need to be a deep specialist – curiosity, adaptability and a love of solving varied problems matter most.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.