Senior Solution Architect

Description

The Solution Architecture team supports a wide range of projects across Evoke’s global online gaming business, including casino, poker and sports betting products. The team works closely with Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, delivery teams, and functional and technical specialists to translate business needs into effective, scalable and secure solutions.

The Solution Architect is the end-to-end owner of the overall solution, accountable for defining its scope, relevant business domains and technical architecture. The role translates business strategies and requirements into clear designs and implementation plans, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with applicable architectural patterns.

What you'll be doing:

• Defining and documenting solution and system architecture.
• Producing detailed architecture designs and system interaction diagrams.
• Identifying and incorporating non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, privacy and security.
• Working with Enterprise Architects, Product Managers, project teams, and functional and technical analysts.
• Leading technical working sessions and resolving architectural questions.
• Presenting proposed solutions and building stakeholder alignment and consensus.
• Maintaining ownership of the solution’s quality and suitability throughout the project.

Requirements

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• At least three years of experience working as a Solution Architect.
• At least three years of experience designing or developing scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Experience designing high-scale, real-time systems.
• Strong knowledge of solution architecture, system design, integrations and system interactions.
• Ability to translate business strategies and requirements into practical technical designs and plans.
• Understanding of non-functional requirements, particularly performance, scalability, privacy and security.
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative and effective solutions.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• High proficiency in English and experience working in a global environment.

Behaviour we look for in this role:

• Takes end-to-end ownership and remains accountable for the quality and suitability of the solution.
• Seeks to understand business objectives and stakeholder needs before defining the technical approach.
• Applies sound judgement when balancing business value, technical feasibility, risk and long-term maintainability.
• Approaches complex challenges with curiosity, creativity and a practical problem-solving mindset.
• Adapts effectively to different projects, business domains and changing r equirements.
• Collaborates openly, listens to different perspectives and builds consensus across teams.
• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and confidently to varied audiences.
• Maintains high standards for performance, scalability, privacy and security.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision while contributing positively to the wider team.
• Shares knowledge, welcomes feedback and continuously develops technical and business expertise

What we offer:

• A senior-level opportunity to shape infrastructure, automation, and reliability strategy.
• A high-impact role in a team that values ownership, hands-on engineering, and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to work with modern DevOps technologies across cloud and on-prem environments.
• The chance to help define how AI is applied in real-world DevOps and SRE work.
• A collaborative environment where you can influence technical direction and mentor others.

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 22 annual leave days, plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
• eLearning
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts.
• Healthcare: We prioritize your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• ...and more

More about evoke

We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction, and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.