Solution Architect, Cloud & Infrastructure

• Design and evolve hybrid and cloud infrastructure architectures aligned to business and regulatory requirements
• Lead implementation of infrastructure platforms (primarily Azure, virtualisation and enterprise networking)
• Ensure architecture quality, security, resilience and consistency across global environments
• Champion Everything-as-Code practices across build and run
• Work closely with DevOps, Security and Operations teams to support delivery and BAU
• Own architectural standards, patterns and guardrails
• Optimise cost, performance and vendor relationships
• Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies where they add real value

• 5+ years designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud and hybrid architectures
• Strong expertise in Azure IaaS & PaaS
• Deep understanding of networking, security, storage and DR
• Proven use of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, YAML, testing and automation
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, microservices, serverless and modern platform architectures
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Desirable:

• Architecture / diagrams as code (C4, Structurizr, Mermaid, PlantUML)
• Secure-by-design and threat modelling experience
• Zero Trust / ZTNA exposure
• Comfort working alongside Enterprise Architects and formal notations

• Senior, influential role with real ownership
• Complex, multi-region technology landscape
• Long-term strategic impact combined with hands-on delivery
• London-based with some European travel

We're working with a well-established, globally operating financial services organisation seeking a Senior Solution Architect with a strong background in Cloud & Infrastructure. This is a high profile, hands-on architecture role. This is a high-impact position within a central IT function, responsible for shaping and delivering modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions that underpin critical business services across multiple regions. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in designing, implementing and operating secure, scalable and resilient infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments. The focus is on practical delivery, strong architectural governance, and modern engineering practices rather than theoretical design. While the role sits at senior level, it is explicitly hands-on and delivery-focused.