Solution Architect

Summary

• Based at Manchester Airport
• Permanent Role
• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Why Mag?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities through decarbonisation, education, skills development, and volunteering initiatives.

At MAG, we recognise that creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus Scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24/7
• Care Concierge service
• Two volunteering days per year

The Role

We’re looking for a Solution Architect to help shape and deliver technology solutions that drive transformation across our airports and group functions. You’ll define end-to-end solutions that align with MAG’s strategic goals, working closely with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

You’ll be solving real-world problems like digitising the passenger journey, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing colleague experiences.

What Will Make You Successful In The Role?

We’Re Looking For Someone With:

• Deep technical knowledge across enterprise systems, cloud, infrastructure and DevOps
• Experience developing and maintaining technical architecture using frameworks like TOGAF
• Strong communication skills to present complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to balance innovation, delivery timelines and integration with existing systems
• Experience in solution design, product selection, and benefit realisation
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking

If you're excited about designing impactful technology solutions and driving innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

• You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com
• Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.

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