Solutions Architects

Solutions Architect
Salary up to £87k, 30 days of annual leave + excellent additional benefits.

Location: London – hybrid

Be Part of the Future of Rail
The railway in Britain is undergoing its most significant transformation in a generation, and Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is at the heart of this change. With the creation of Great British Railways (GBR), we are driving a new era of simpler, smarter, and more accessible ticketing—revolutionising how millions of people travel.

We are building a talent pool of experienced Solution Architects who are interested in joining our Enterprise, Solution & Technical Architecture Team (Digital Ticketing) and help design and implement cutting-edge solutions in ITSO, Contactless (cEMV), Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG), and Barcode ticketing domains.

By joining our talent pool, you will be the first to hear about unique opportunities to work on high-impact national programmes, where your expertise will shape the future of UK rail ticketing forever.

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

• Be considered for future Solutions Architect roles as they become available
• Stay informed about RDG\’s latest developments and recruitment campaigns
• Have early access to exciting projects in ITSO, cEMV, Pay-As-You-Go, and Barcode ticketing domains
• Join a high-impact team shaping the future of UK rail ticketing

When a relevant role arises, our recruitment team will review your application and reach out if your profile matches our hiring needs.

Requirements

What We\’re Looking For

• Extensive IT architecture experience in enterprise solutions and integration
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and API gateway solutions
• TOGAF/Zachman certification or similar architectural framework
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on solution design
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally in transport, fintech, or payments
• Knowledge of ITSO, cEMV, PAYG, or Barcode ticketing ecosystems
• Experience in high-volume data solutions and B2B API services

Benefits

Why Work for RDG?

• We offer a highly competitive package, including:
• 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts
• 30 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
• Season ticket loan to cover commuting costs
• Enhanced family leave with 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
• Pension scheme with up to 11.58% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care
• Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes

Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail
If you\’re an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact, we\’d love to hear from you. While roles may vary between fixed-term contracts and permanent positions, all offer excellent career growth opportunities and salaries in line with market expectations.

We will keep your details on file and notify you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.

Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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