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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** N Consulting Ltd - **Location:** Guildford, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Migration, Linux, DevOps, Middleware, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Network Segmentation, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Migration Manager, Runbook, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Togaf, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Code Restructuring, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815045931-solutions-architect ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience. * Experience: 8+ years IT experience with at least 4+ years in architecting and leading enterprise on-prem * cloud migrations. * Technical expertise: * Strong Linux (RHEL) systems knowledge and experience with configuration management/automation. * Deep Oracle database migration experience (replication, logical/physical migration tools, schema conversion, performance tuning). * Microsoft stack experience (Windows Server, AD, .NET, SQL Server) and migration approaches. * Solid cloud architecture knowledge (IaaS, PaaS, managed DBs, networking, identity). * Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) experience preferred. * Security and compliance controls implementation experience for cloud migrations. * Observability, monitoring, and incident management best practices. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience running Architecture Review Boards and writing ADRs. * Proven ability to produce clear architecture artifacts, runbooks, and migration playbooks. Preferred / Nice-to-have * TOGAF or enterprise architecture certification. * Experience with large-scale Oracle consolidation/migration projects. * Experience with cost governance tools and cloud financial management (FinOps). * Experience with regulated environments (PCI, GDPR, SOX, HIPAA) if applicable. ## Description Overview Provide company-wide architectural governance and technical leadership for the enterprise program migrating on-premise estate (RHEL, Oracle, Microsoft) to FCP. Define and enforce target reference architectures, migration patterns, security & compliance guardrails, and run governance through an Architecture Review Board (ARB) to ensure secure, cost-effective, resilient, and compliant outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Establish, document, and own cloud target/reference architectures for FCP covering compute, networking, identity, storage, databases, middleware, integration, backup/DR, and observability. * Chair/run the Architecture Review Board (ARB). * Review, approve, or raise conditions for migration and design packages. * Maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and a patterns/standards library. * Create migration strategy and application classification (lift-and-shift, replatform, refactor, replace, retire). * Define and validate data migration and cutover strategies for Oracle (and other DBs), including rollback and integrity verification plans. * Define security, compliance, and operational guardrails (IAM, encryption, network segmentation, logging, vulnerability management). * Produce runbooks, playbooks, and cutover templates; validate them during pilot migrations. * Define non-functional requirements (performance, HA, RTO/RPO) and validate designs against them. * Drive cost governance: tagging policy, cost models, budget forecasts, and ongoing optimization. * Coordinate with App owners, DBAs, Security, Compliance, DevOps, Infra, and PMO to ensure alignment and readiness. * Mentor platform and application teams; enable knowledge transfer and create training materials. * Run proofs-of-concept (PoCs) and provide hands-on support for complex migrations or performance tuning. * Conduct post-migration reviews, capture lessons learned, and iterate architecture/designs. Required Qualifications & Skills * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience. * Experience: 8+ years IT experience with at least 4+ years in architecting and leading enterprise on-prem * cloud migrations. * Technical expertise: * Strong Linux (RHEL) systems knowledge and experience with configuration management/automation. * Deep Oracle database migration experience (replication, logical/physical migration tools, schema conversion, performance tuning). * Microsoft stack experience (Windows Server, AD, .NET, SQL Server) and migration approaches. * Solid cloud architecture knowledge (IaaS, PaaS, managed DBs, networking, identity). * Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) experience preferred. * Security and compliance controls implementation experience for cloud migrations. * Observability, monitoring, and incident management best practices. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience running Architecture Review Boards and writing ADRs. * Proven ability to produce clear architecture artifacts, runbooks, and migration playbooks. Preferred / Nice-to-have * TOGAF or enterprise architecture certification. * Experience with large-scale Oracle consolidation/migration projects. * Experience with cost governance tools and cloud financial management (FinOps). * Experience with regulated environments (PCI, GDPR, SOX, HIPAA) if applicable. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Enhancing Developer Experience During Architecture Modernization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1174-enhancing-developer-experience-during-architecture-modernization) ## 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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [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) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)