Solution Architect

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on System Architect (10–12+ years) who can design, build, and deliver scalable enterprise solutions. This role goes beyond governance, requiring deep involvement in implementation, integration, and problem-solving across SaaS, non-SaaS, AI, and web service ecosystems, working closely with engineering teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-On Architecture & Development

• Design and implement end-to-end solutions (not just diagrams)
• Contribute to code, POCs, APIs, integrations, and services
• Build reusable frameworks and integration patterns
• Solve complex production issues with root-cause fixes

2. Integration Engineering (Core Focus)

• Build integrations across SaaS (Workday, Salesforce), legacy systems, and AI/data platforms
• Develop REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems (Kafka, queues)
• Work with MuleSoft/Boomi or build custom integration layers

3. Cloud-Native Development

• Architect solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP
• Build serverless, containerized, and microservices-based systems
• Manage CI/CD, IaC, deployment automation, and optimize performance, scalability, and cost

4. AI & Modern Tech Enablement

• Integrate AI/ML (NLP, GenAI, recommendation systems) into applications
• Build real-time and batch data pipelines
• Apply responsible AI practices (privacy, security, bias mitigation)
• Exposure to MLOps (model lifecycle, monitoring, versioning)
• Identify practical AI use cases and expose via APIs

5. Engineering Excellence

• Enforce coding standards and perform code reviews
• Ensure observability (logging, monitoring, tracing)

6. Collaboration & Delivery

• Translate business needs into working solutions
• Partner with Dev, QA, DevOps teams
• Act as SME during critical releases

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–12+ years in software engineering with strong hands-on coding
• Experience integrating SaaS/non-SaaS systems, APIs, microservices
• Proficiency in Java / Python / Node.js
• Experience with MuleSoft/Boomi, Kafka/RabbitMQ, AWS/Azure/GCP
• Strong understanding of REST/SOAP, OAuth2/JWT, JSON/XML, system design

Preferred Certifications: TOGAF, Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure/GCP), MuleSoft/Boomi

What We’re Looking For

• Strong coder who enjoys solving real problems
• Comfortable debugging and building POCs
• Balances architecture with execution
• Challenges poor design decisions with solid reasoning

Additional Role Focus (Cloud Backend Engineer)

Build scalable, secure backend systems using AWS, Node.js, Python:

• Develop serverless/containerized services (Lambda, ECS/Fargate)
• Build REST/event-driven APIs
• Optimize performance, cost, reliability
• Implement CI/CD, security, monitoring, logging

Key Tech: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, S3, DynamoDB/RDS), Git, CI/CD, IaC

Good to Have: Docker, SNS/SQS/EventBridge, observability tools, cloud security, Agile

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

AI Agent Orchestration, AI Architecture, AI System Design, Integration Architecture, Platform Architecture, Strategic Stakeholder Management

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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