Senior Solutions Architect

Location –Dublin/Leeds/Porto
Hybrid

Permanent

About the Role

Flutter Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to deliver and communicate architectural vision and roadmap within the GST Global Sports and Trading team within Global Platforms. This senior-level role requires comprehensive technical expertise, critical thinking, and leadership capabilities, with a strong focus on shaping technical vision and influencing architectural decisions that support scalability, resilience, and outstanding customer experience.

The candidate will work independently to solve problems, analyse
Architectural decisions from perspectives, and evaluate long-term implications across customers and business units. The role places emphasis on leading without formal authority, driving innovation, and mentoring while delivering sustainable, high-performance solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solutions architecture within large-scale enterprise environments, with strength in systems thinking, stakeholder influence, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Proficiency in championing guidelines and driving positive organizational change is essential.
We are looking for a visionary architect who can inspire and influence others, consistently deliver high-quality work, and serve as a trusted technical advisor across the organization

What you’ll do

Strategic Architecture & Vision

Deliver and communicate an architectural vision and roadmap that provides clear, achievable principles and direction, understood and supported across the business
Analyze architectural decisions from multiple perspectives and assess long-term effects on interested parties, timeframes, and business units
Think holistically about system interconnectedness, considering cause-and-effect relationships and potential consequences of technical decisions
Anticipate future trends and challenges, developing comprehensive strategies to achieve desired outcomes

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

Lead technical designs and direction as part of the architecture team, utilising domain expertise to independently solve complex problems balancing strategic vision with delivery practicalities
Proactively identify and propose innovative technical solutions that address business needs with measurable positive outcomes
Champion standard methodologies and innovation by advocat new insights and solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness
Drive creation of Tech Radars/Menus, maintain city plans, and promote structured Technical Decision Records

Influence & Collaboration

Lead and influence multi-functional teams (Product, Platform, Engineering, Infrastructure) to fulfill mutual aims, even without formal authority
Collaborate across multiple displines to ensure solutions align with overall strategy and create significant value for organizational goals
Act as a communication bridge between technical and non-technical teams, building trust and rapport with stakeholders at all levels
Work closely with engineering, product and operations to identify architectural improvements and longer-term strategies

Leadership & Development

Mentor and coach other Solutions Architects, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop their capabilities
Guide and mentor others on strategic thinking and decision-making, helping them refine their systems thinking
Take ownership of complex multi-team and multi-brand projects, demonstrating accountability for results and organizational impact
Give to continuous improvement of architecture teams' ways of working and processes

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Clearly and concisely explain detailed technical subject matter to audiences with varying levels of expertise
Tailor communication effectively to engage non-technical stakeholders, building strong relationships across diverse teams
Present architectural ideas confidently in meetings and presentations, inspiring others through compelling communication
Foster collaborative environments and contribute to positive, inclusive work culture

COMPETENCIES

Wins Together: Gains trust and support of others, generous with time, advice, and knowledge; establishes and engages networks to get stuff done rather than depend on authority; seeks out opportunities to break down barriers and collaborate and partner across organisational boundaries.
Objective: Impartial and unbiased, ensuring equal treatment for all and that decisions are based on objective criteria.
Collaborative: We work effectively and in partnership with our stakeholders on shared goals that align towards the achievement of the group strategy. We foster a collaborative environment and assume the role of leader when required.
Adaptable: We understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue and are able to adapt our approach in order to achieve a successful outcome.
Critical Communication: We are proactive and considered in our approach to stakeholder communications. We actively listen, provide constructive feedback and help others to consider new perspectives.
Big Problem solver: Constantly explores and analyses future scenarios and possibilities to help Flutter Technology respond to change and shape the future; drives self and others to pursue opportunities that will create sustainable value; contributes to the Flutter Technology strategy, mapping and aligning efforts to strategic imperatives.

What you’ll need:

Technical Expertise

7+ years of hands-on experience with solutions architecture in high-volume, enterprise environments
Comprehensive understanding of high-volume, highly available, transactional web applications with ability to solve complex technical challenges independently
Extensive experience with event-driven and reactive systems, message-based architectures, and designing for scalability
Proven experience with service-based approaches (REST, SOA, Microservices), APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL), Messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, Pulsar) and capacity modelling/forecasting.
Strong understanding of relational and non-relational datastores, network and web application security

Systems Thinking & Strategic Decision Making

Demonstrated ability to understand system interconnectedness and analyze information from different sources to advise decision-making
Experience evaluating potential consequences of technical decisions across various customers and timeframes
Consistent record of identifying potential risks and opportunities proactively
Ability to work independently on situations while knowing when to seek guidance

Leadership & Influence

Experience leading and influencing others to achieve common goals without formal authority
Proven track record to mentor and guide team members, sharing knowledge and expertise effectively
Track record of taking ownership of projects and influencing decision-making at organizational level
Experience championing innovation and advocating for new technical solutions

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Excellent ability to communicate complex technical information to audiences with varying levels of expertise
Building rapport and encouraging collaborative environments among diverse groups
Confident presentation skills and ability to engage effectively with non-technical collaborators
Strong relationship management and active listening skills

Business & Domain Knowledge

Knowledge of software development lifecycles, multiple development styles and methodologies
Experience working in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) and with distributed teams
Data-driven approach with focus on customer experience and business outcomes
Has strong prioritisation skills

Bonus points for:

Betting and Gaming industry domain knowledge
Relevant architecture certifications
Experience with automated testing (BDD toolkits), continuous integration and deployment
Experience with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices
Knowledge of FinTech or gaming industry requirements

What’s in it for you
We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you joy, we want you to bring your best self to work and feel empowered to do so. We also like to share our success; after all you make it happen. We have an excellent benefits package that can be personalised to you:

Bonus scheme
Uncapped holiday allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Income protection
£1,000 annual self-development learning fund
Invest via the Flutters Sharesave Scheme
Enhanced parental leave

About Flutter

We are a world leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with a market leading position in the US and across the world.

We have an unparalleled portfolio of the most innovative, diverse and distinctive brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.

With our global scale and challenger attitude, through which we excite and entertain our customers, in a safe and sustainable way. Using our collective power, the Flutter Edge, we aim to disrupt the sector, learning from the past to create a better future for our customers, colleagues and communities.

We’re working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.

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