We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and enable the development of a Core Platform and drive the evolution of our Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering, including the associated frontend applications. You will also play a critical role in facilitating the migration of legacy systems to the new architecture.
What You'll Do
In this position, you will have a key role in shaping the platform, services and SDKs that power a wide range of mobile and web applications. You will be responsible for architecting robust, scalable, secure, and reliable full-stack solutions while establishing and maintaining the technical standards that ensure the platform's performance, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Collaboration is central to this role. You will engage closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, leveraging strong communication skills to ensure alignment and successful delivery of solutions. Your ability to present well-reasoned recommendations, grounded in solid engineering principles and data-driven analysis, will be critical. Maintaining a proactive, open, and assertive approach will be essential to navigating complex decisions and influencing outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled architect to have a significant impact on the development of our platform and help shape the future of our services.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate with stakeholders, Business Analysts and development teams to define and document the system's architecture.
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Ability to translate business requirements into clear designs and technical requirements covering all aspects of a full-stack Solution.
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Create detailed diagrams to communicate system architecture, behaviors and interactions (e.g., sequence diagrams, activity diagrams and high-level designs).
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Lead architectural and design discussions, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical requirements, and industry best practices.
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Document and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to capture significant architectural decisions, including the context, options considered, decision rationale, and outcomes.
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Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet the needs of our solutions.
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Define and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
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Work closely with engineering teams to provide technical guidance and ensure the implementation of designs aligns with architectural specifications.
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Identify and address technical risks, challenges, and dependencies in the architecture and design process.
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Conduct architectural reviews and provide feedback to ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, security, and maintainability requirements.
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Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our architecture and solutions.
What We're Looking For
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Proven experience as a Solution Architect, with a strong focus on SaaS solutions and the gaming sector.
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Expertise in system modelling (e.g., C4, UML).
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Strong understanding of software architecture principles, patterns, and best practices.
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Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) and its application in software development.
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Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
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Experience within the Mobile Application development industry and a deep understanding of the inherent challenges.
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Familiarity with microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns.
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Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, PubSub).
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Experience with OpenAPI and AsyncAPI for defining APIs, and exercising the APIs through appropriate tools (e.g., Postman).
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Solid knowledge of data modeling, databases (SQL and NoSQL), database normalisation, and data flow architectures.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technology solutions.
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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A software development or technical background, preferably in the gaming industry or a SaaS solution
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Knowledge of real-time systems, multiplayer game architectures, and player data analytics.
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Experience with security best practices and compliance standards in software development.
Why Product Madness?
As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world-class team who creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino.
With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.
We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day.
But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the ‘Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment’ category.
So, what’s stopping you?
Our Values
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People First
We have the deepest respect for our people and their well being. We know they are exceptionally talented and will always have a choice. We want them to re-choose us every day. We are committed to building a culture where each person's voice will always be heard and addressed.
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MAD for More
Always improving, innovating and never settling for the existing. We push all boundaries with courage and ambition to become the world’s best games company.
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Champion Together
We excel at what we do but yet remain humble and helpful to our teammates. We champion one another and hold each other to high standards without any egos. -
Globally Inclusive
We are all Equal - regardless of the language we speak, where we live, our gender, religion or culture we come from. We want to build a global home, where everyone has the equal opportunity to make an impact.
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Customer Focused
We always think from the customer's perspective - be it players or internal customers.
Improving their experience and joy is what drives us. Every client's success is our big win!
Travel Expectations
None
Additional Information
At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Top Skills
Aristocrat London, England Office
7 Swallow St, London, United Kingdom, W1B 4DE
