London - Solution Architects
Solutions Architects Talent Pool – Register Your Interest
Competitive salary package, 30 days of annual leave + excellent additional benefits.
Location: London - hybrid
Be Part of the Future of Rail
The railway in Britain is undergoing its most significant transformation in a generation, and Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is at the heart of this change. With the creation of Great British Railways (GBR), we are driving a new era of simpler, smarter, and more accessible ticketing—revolutionising how millions of people travel.
We are building a talent pool of experienced Solution Architects who are interested in joining our Enterprise, Solution & Technical Architecture Team (Digital Ticketing) and help design and implement cutting-edge solutions in ITSO, Contactless (cEMV), Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG), and Barcode ticketing domains.
By joining our talent pool, you will be the first to hear about unique opportunities to work on a high-impact national programmes, where your expertise will shape the future of UK rail ticketing forever.
Why Join Our Talent Pool?
By submitting your details, you will:
- Be considered for future Solution Architect roles as they become available.
- Stay informed about RDG’s latest developments and recruitment campaigns.
- Have early access to exciting projects in ITSO, cEMV, Pay-As-You-Go, and Barcode ticketing domains.
- Join a high-impact team shaping the future of UK rail ticketing.
When a relevant role arises, our recruitment team will review your application and reach out if your profile matches our hiring needs.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For- Extensive IT architecture experience in enterprise solutions and integration.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and API gateway solutions.
- TOGAF/Zachman certification or similar architectural framework.
- Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on solution design.
- Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally in transport, fintech, or payments.
- Knowledge of ITSO, cEMV, PAYG, or Barcode ticketing ecosystems.
- Experience in high-volume data solutions and B2B API services.
Benefits
Why Work for RDG?- We offer a highly competitive package, including:
- 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts
- 30 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
- Season ticket loan to cover commuting costs
- Enhanced family leave with 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
- Pension scheme with up to 11.58% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care
- Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes
Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail
If you’re an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. While roles may vary between fixed-term contracts and permanent positions, all offer excellent career growth opportunities and salaries in line with market expectations.
We will keep your details on file and notify you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.