Solutions Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week)

Salary: £60,000 + bonus and perks

About Our Client

Our client is a global network of life-saving technology companies, united by a mission to create a safer, cleaner, and healthier future. Their portfolio of over 40 businesses delivers innovative solutions addressing critical challenges in health, safety, and the environment.

They are undertaking an ambitious digital transformation, investing in smart, connected, and data-driven technologies to modernise operations and accelerate innovation. With a presence across Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation recognised as one of the UK’s most admired companies.

The Role

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join the Digital Solutions team, working alongside the Senior Solutions Architect. This role blends hands-on software development with strategic advisory, supporting group-wide technology initiatives while helping individual businesses adopt best practices.

You’ll design and prototype solutions across cloud, AI, VR/AR, Edge AI, and emerging technologies. Your work will span both operational and customer-facing projects, giving you the chance to apply cutting-edge technology to real-world challenges and make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure, and high-value technical solutions.
• Lead and contribute to group-wide initiatives, including the rollout of in-house Generative AI solutions.
• Design and build blueprints, proof-of-concepts, and prototypes using cloud services, AI, VR/AR, and Edge AI.
• Provide hands-on guidance to operating companies on software development best practices, technology stack selection, DevOps, and CI/CD implementation.
• Develop reusable assets such as reference architectures, templates, and playbooks to accelerate adoption and delivery.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver within agile environments.
• Explore emerging technologies, providing demonstrations and guidance to support adoption across the group.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of cloud-native development experience, preferably Azure (AWS a plus).
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, mainly in C# and/or Python.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services (Azure App Services, Functions, AI Services).
• Proficiency in REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Git-based version control (GitHub/Azure DevOps) and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Solid understanding of solution architecture principles and software testing practices.
• Experience delivering customer-facing products and supporting the full development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and advisory skills.

Desirable

• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, LangChain, or Semantic Kernel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Front-end experience with React, Angular, Vue.js, Flutter, or Progressive Web Apps.
• Exposure to edge computing, VR/AR, or robotics.

What You’ll Bring

• Curiosity and passion for emerging technology.
• Strong coding and problem-solving skills combined with a strategic, advisory mindset.
• Confidence navigating complex organisations and driving adoption of best practices.
• Pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach with a future-focused mindset.

Location & Working Pattern

This is a full-time, permanent role based in London, with three days per week in the office and occasional travel to other UK sites. Hybrid working arrangements balance collaboration, travel, and home-based work.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English