REQ ID: 127493
JOB TITLE: Principal Digital Solution Architect
SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 20/02/2025

POSTING END DATE: 06/03/2025
LOCATION: Manchester

 

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Our mission is to power JLR's Digital Transformation, by rapidly growing digital capabilities to meet the needs of our luxury brands and an evolving market.

 

We believe in the power of bespoke software technology to create a seamless customer experience within our vehicles, our dealerships and our connected lives. 

 

JLR are looking for an experience Digital Solution Architect to join our exciting and diverse Software Hub based in the heart of vibrant Manchester. This role would be ideal for somebody who can work closely as part of our team and provide technical leadership in designing evolvable systems that can scale to meet our customer needs within JLR and across our multiple worldwide site locations.

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

 

To build a good understanding of JLR’s business model take stakeholders and customers on a journey to solve the key "needs and problems" not just what is asked. Drive the strategic alignment of our products with our business models, with a radical focus on delivering value to our business. Design evolutionary systems that are cloud-native, interoperable across multiple cloud providers. Apply modern practices such as microservices and event-driven architecture with the diligence and constraint they deserve. Ensure quality attributes such as; security, reliability, performance etc. are always under consideration and the trade-offs understood.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

Proficient in containerised system design and at least one programming language (e.g., Go, Java, JavaScript). Skilled both RESTful and event-driven API design, as well as enterprise integration patterns. Experienced with cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure) and database solutions (mySQL, MongoDB). Competent with event streaming solutions (Kafka, Flink, KSQL) and micro service architecture Expertise in DevOps, agile methodologies, and large-scale system operations.

 

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

 

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.