Solutions Architect
Solutions Architect
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Working Requirements | Dynamic Working |
| Hours | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Division | Business Services |
| Location | 55 Baker Street |
Knight Frank is looking to hire a Solutions Architect to work within our Chief Technology Office.
We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories.
Role:
The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems across various projects. This role involves overseeing the integration of various data sources, ensuring efficient data storage and analysis, and maintaining the security and integrity of all data.
Responsibilities:
- Architectural Design: Lead the architecture and design of platforms capable of handling large datasets, including geospatial, financial, and other metadata.
- Data Integration: Implement data stores that link various data types with intelligence data.
- API Integration: Integrate external APIs, event grids, and other data sources to bring real-time data and updates into the system.
- Data Storage: Design and implement data storage strategies using specialised databases for efficient storage, retrieval, and querying of data.
- Security: Ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of all data across the system.
- Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation to support the system's design, implementation, and integration processes (e.g. C4 modelling, document as code with Mermaid/PlantUML).
Key Experience Required:
- Proven Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, ideally in data management systems.
- API and Event-Driven Architecture: Expertise in integrating REST APIs, event grids, and messaging systems for data ingestion and processing.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud infrastructure and platforms (e.g., Azure) with a focus on cloud-native design patterns.
- Data Integration: Strong understanding of integrating SaaS products and custom-built solutions, as well as working with third-party partners.
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Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Working Requirements | Dynamic Working |
| Hours | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Division | Business Services |
| Location | 55 Baker Street |
Knight Frank is looking to hire a Solutions Architect to work within our Chief Technology Office.
We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories.
Role:
The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems across various projects. This role involves overseeing the integration of various data sources, ensuring efficient data storage and analysis, and maintaining the security and integrity of all data.
Responsibilities:
- Architectural Design: Lead the architecture and design of platforms capable of handling large datasets, including geospatial, financial, and other metadata.
- Data Integration: Implement data stores that link various data types with intelligence data.
- API Integration: Integrate external APIs, event grids, and other data sources to bring real-time data and updates into the system.
- Data Storage: Design and implement data storage strategies using specialised databases for efficient storage, retrieval, and querying of data.
- Security: Ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of all data across the system.
- Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation to support the system's design, implementation, and integration processes (e.g. C4 modelling, document as code with Mermaid/PlantUML).
Key Experience Required:
- Proven Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, ideally in data management systems.
- API and Event-Driven Architecture: Expertise in integrating REST APIs, event grids, and messaging systems for data ingestion and processing.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud infrastructure and platforms (e.g., Azure) with a focus on cloud-native design patterns.
- Data Integration: Strong understanding of integrating SaaS products and custom-built solutions, as well as working with third-party partners.
#LI-MM1
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.