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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solution Architect - **Company:** Agriculture And Horticulture Development Board (ahdb - **Location:** Coventry, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Security, Software Design Patterns, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Data Ingestion, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Togaf, Data Management, Legacy Systems - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e9e08bc17956920 ## About the Role * Proven experience leading solution architecture and cloud transformation initiatives within complex organisations. Knowledge of the agricultural, food or related sectors would be an advantage but is not essential * Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud-native architecture and modern integration approaches, with relevant Azure certifications being advantageous * Experience designing scalable data platforms, data integration solutions and governance frameworks, with a strong understanding of data security, interoperability and modern data architectures * Demonstrable experience taking complex technology solutions from discovery and design through to implementation and live service, including the modernisation and integration of legacy systems * Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences * Experience establishing architecture standards, governance processes and technical best practice across multiple teams; ideally supported by TOGAF, multi-cloud architecture or identity and access management (IAM) experience * Experience in data ingestion, data modelling, and interoperability, with a strong understanding of both centralised and decentralised data architectures, and experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments and automation solutions ## Description We are currently recruiting for an accomplished Cloud Solution Architect (Data Platforms) to work on a hybrid basis with two to three days per week from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely, Monday to Friday. Occasional travel to meetings and conferences across the UK may be required. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in AHDB's digital and data transformation. You'll help shape the future of our cloud and data platforms, providing technical leadership and architectural direction across a portfolio of high-profile digital and data initiatives. Working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and external partners, you'll design secure, scalable and interoperable solutions that modernise our technology estate, improve data accessibility and governance and support AHDB's strategic priorities. As a senior technical leader, you'll influence key technology decisions, establish architecture standards and help embed a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement., * Lead the design and assurance of secure, scalable cloud and data platform solutions aligned to AHDB's digital strategy * Develop target architectures, standards and reusable design patterns that support business and technical objectives * Work with delivery teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions * Provide architectural governance through technical reviews, design authority forums and decision-making processes * Lead workshops with business and technical stakeholders to shape solution approaches and drive alignment * Support the modernisation of legacy systems, improving interoperability, automation and data accessibility * Build strong relationships with internal teams, technology partners and industry stakeholders to support successful delivery * Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, analyst and project teams, promoting collaboration and best practice, * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) ## 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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)