At a Glance
- Tasks: Design scalable microservices and API architectures while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Company: Join SThree, a global STEM workforce consultancy shaping the future of technology.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible work options, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Work remotely or from various UK locations with a chance to mentor and lead.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on innovative projects and develop your architectural vision.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and experience in microservices architecture.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Tech Architect roles within our growing architecture and technical leadership function.
Roles of this type could involve designing and implementing scalable solutions that bridge business needs with technical innovation, working across diverse teams to shape the future of our platform and service delivery.
We are looking to connect talented architects with opportunities to work on meaningful projects where technical expertise meets strategic impact.
Whether you're based in Manchester, Bristol, London or elsewhere across the UK, these roles could offer the chance to develop your architectural vision and influence how we build systems for tomorrow.
- Typical Role Overview
- Location: Manchester, Bristol, London, or nationwide UK
- Type: Contract
- Full-time
- Day Rate: £250–280 per day (or up to £850 per day, dependent on experience and expertise)
- Specialism: APIs, Microservices Architecture
- Required qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- What You Would Do
Typical responsibilities could include
- Designing and documenting scalable microservices and API-driven architectures
- Collaborating with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Evaluating technologies and architectural patterns to support system growth and resilience
- Mentoring and advising on technical decisions across workstreams
- Supporting the migration of legacy systems toward modern, distributed architectures
- Contributing to architectural standards and best practices across the organisation
- Working with stakeholders to understand constraints, performance requirements and integration needs
- What You Could Bring
Most roles of this type require the following
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures
- Strong knowledge of API design, REST principles and event-driven architecture
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent)
- Familiarity with architectural patterns, scalability and system design trade-offs
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification or equivalent
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- UK work authorisation
Nice-to-have experience could include
- Experience in regulated industries or complex distributed systems
- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and Dev Ops practices
- Exposure to emerging architectural patterns or technology trends
- What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- The opportunity to shape architectural decisions on projects with meaningful impact
- Exposure to diverse technology stacks and challenging design problems
- Scope to develop your expertise in microservices, APIs and cloud-native architecture
- Flexibility to work across multiple locations or remote arrangements where supported
- Collaboration with experienced engineers and architects across the UK
- Potential to progress toward principal or lead architect responsibilities, where supported by project scope and tenure
- About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds
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Lead Microservices & API Architect (Cloud-Native) employer: SThree
SThree in Leeds is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, perfect for those looking to thrive in recruitment. With uncapped earnings potential, performance incentives, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will find ample opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact on clients and candidates alike.
