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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft 365 Solution Architect (EDRMS) - **Company:** Methods Business - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £76,329.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Online Services, Information Leak Prevention, Software Design Patterns, Document Management Systems, Enterprise Information Management, High-Level Architecture, Metadata, Microsoft SharePoint, Unstructured Data, Microsoft Fabric, Document Classification - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5805105801 ## About the Role * Significant experience designing enterprise Microsoft 365 solutions within large, complex organisations. * Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 architecture, particularly SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams. * Experience designing enterprise information management, document management or records management solutions. * Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview, including: * Records Management * Retention Policies & Labels * Sensitivity Labelling * Data Loss Prevention (DLP) * Audit * eDiscovery Experience designing information architecture, metadata and taxonomy models. Proven ability to translate governance, compliance and privacy requirements into scalable technical solutions. Experience producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), architecture decision records and technical documentation. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience providing technical leadership and architectural governance across large transformation programmes. Desirable Experience * Enterprise Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) implementation experience. * Experience supporting large-scale migration and unstructured data transformation programmes. * Knowledge of Microsoft 365 compliance and governance best practice. * Experience working within Central Government, Healthcare, Public Sector or other highly regulated environments. * Familiarity with information governance, privacy and records management frameworks. * Microsoft architecture or Microsoft 365 certifications. ## Description As the Microsoft 365 Solution Architect, you will own the end-to-end architectural design of a Microsoft 365-based EDRMS, ensuring the platform delivers robust document and records management while meeting governance, compliance and operational requirements. You will provide technical leadership across SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Purview and the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem, producing high-quality architectural artefacts, guiding delivery teams and ensuring solutions are secure, auditable and aligned with best practice. This role requires someone who can bridge technical architecture with information governance, translating complex business and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable Microsoft 365 design patterns. Requirements * Lead the architecture and solution design for a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Document and Records Management System (EDRMS). * Design scalable, secure and resilient Microsoft 365 solutions supporting enterprise information management. * Define architecture across SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Purview and associated Microsoft 365 services. * Develop logical and high-level solution designs, architecture documentation and technical standards. * Design information architecture including metadata, taxonomy, document classification and content structures. * Define approaches for records management, retention policies, sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), auditing and compliance. * Ensure security, privacy and governance principles are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. * Provide architectural governance and technical assurance across design, build, testing, migration and operational handover. * Support large-scale migration programmes by defining ingestion, validation and classification approaches for legacy repositories. * Work closely with Information Governance, Records Management, Security, Business Analysis and Change teams to ensure technical solutions meet business and regulatory requirements. * Contribute to design reviews, architecture boards and technical decision-making across the programme. * Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance throughout delivery. ## Related Videos - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)