Solution Design Engineer

Ready to shape the future of legal tech? Freshfields is launching a new IT hub in Bratislava’s Shared Services Centre (SSC)—and we’re looking for talented professionals to join us. Be part of an innovative, international team working on transformative digital solutions. Build your career with Freshfields and make an impact on a global scale! Are you ready to design and deliver smart, scalable solutions for a global leader? Freshfields is seeking a Solution Design Engineer to join our Business Process & Automation Team in Bratislava. You’ll play a pivotal role translating business needs into secure, innovative technology designs—working at the heart of our transformation journey. What you’ll do: Engineer robust, end-to-end technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and platform principles. Turn business, functional, and non-functional requirements into actionable technical designs and specifications. Integrate AI and automation technologies (e.g., Power Automate, UiPath) into solution blueprints. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, scalable, and compliant in both cloud (Azure) and hybrid environments. Design modern APIs, integration patterns, and data flows in collaboration with engineers, DevOps, service management, and infrastructure teams. Act as a design authority within Agile delivery teams—supporting sprint planning, technical guidance, and continuous improvement. Produce high-quality design artefacts, maintain architectural governance, and keep up to date with emerging technology trends. About you: 3–5+ years’ experience as a Solution Designer, Systems Analyst, Software Engineer, Application Architect, or AI/Automation Engineer. Proven ability to design and deliver enterprise-scale technology solutions. Hands-on experience with AI, automation, cloud-native design, or digital workflow modernisation. Working knowledge of software engineering practices (version control, CI/CD, code reviews) and relevant languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL). Experience with APIs, REST, integration and data modelling; understanding of middleware, message queues (e.g., Kafka, Service Bus), and ETL/ELT workflows. Experience designing solutions that work with legacy systems, SaaS, and enterprise applications. Certifications such as TOGAF, Azure/GCP Architect, ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, Azure AI Engineer, UiPath, or Power Automate are an advantage. Employee perks, benefits A people-first culture that values belonging, inclusion, and diverse perspectives. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Exposure to strategic technology initiatives and enterprise-level transformation programmes. A collaborative environment where your insights help shape technology investment decisions. Office vibe in an attractive location Mostly remote—just coordinate with your team to find what works best Need to drive in? We've got shared parking spots available Get an extra 6% on top of your monthly base salary to spend how you want—whether it’s for wellness, learning, investments or other perks Enjoy a daily meal allowance of €8.50 for every day you work—fully covered by us Extra days off to help you recharge Life assurance to support your loved ones if the unexpected happens Get up to 20 days off with full pay for sickness or caring for dependents Earn a yearly performance bonus based on how you do Daily office refreshments to keep you fueled throughout the day Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning to grow your skills anytime Well-being support with helpful apps and an Employee Assistance Program Events and workshops on different themes throughout the year Volunteering and charity activities