Solutions Architect

Murphy Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dartford is searching for a Solutions Architect to design end-to-end solutions and lead integration strategies across the business. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in solution architecture. The role offers numerous benefits including 27 days holiday, a pension scheme, and professional development support. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of cloud platforms and API integration.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Retail discounts and cashback

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years recent experience working in solution architecture or senior systems design roles.
• Extensive knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, ESB, and ETL tools.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, GCP, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain end-to-end solutions integrating internal and third-party systems.
• Lead architecture reviews ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy and compliance needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise system integration

API design

Data modeling

Cloud platforms knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MuleSoft

Azure Logic Apps

Kafka

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Solutions Architect to work with ITon a variety or cross functional programmes throughout Murphy business portfolio.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

A day in the life of a Murphy Solutions Architect:

• Design, implement and maintain end-to-end solutions that integrate internal and third-party systems across the enterprise.
• Analyse current systems and develop integration architecture strategies to modernise and streamline processes.
• Select and design middleware and messaging patterns (e.g., ESB, ETL, APIs, event-driven architecture).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure functional and non-functional requirements are understood and documented.
• Lead architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy, security standards, and compliance needs.
• Oversee the implementation of APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and real-time data synchronisation.
• Work closely with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and data architects to deliver unified solutions.
• Ensure robust documentation of system designs, integration workflows, and architectural decisions.
• Horizon scan and evaluate new tools, platforms, and technologies for potential adoption, advising the Group IT and Digital Director and developing proposals accordingly.
• Establish and monitor compliance with architectural standards, development practices, and DevOps processes, addressing any issues as required.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams at all stages throughout the development lifecycle.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years recent experience working in solution architecture or senior systems design roles.
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience with enterprise system integration, including REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, ESB, and ETL tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Logic Apps, and DataVerse.
• Familiarity with integration platforms such as MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Logic Apps, Apache Camel, or similar.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, hybrid integration scenarios and security best practices.
• Proficient in data modeling, messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API design best practices (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Experience integrating ERP, CRM, HRIS, and other core business systems.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call James Hingon 07353 134946to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK