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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solution Architect (Compute & Storage)- London, Bristol or Edinburgh - **Company:** FDM Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Information Lifecycle Management, Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Prism (Software), Service-Oriented Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, HybridCloud, Togaf, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Nutanix - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=604cc12766941811 ## About the Role Architecture & Delivery * Significant experience operating as a Solution Architect within large, complex enterprise environments. * Proven track record delivering infrastructure transformation and modernisation initiatives. * Experience creating architecture roadmaps, standards, patterns and governance frameworks. * Experience operating within mature architecture functions and design authority structures. * Experience working within regulated industries and enterprise-scale organisations. Compute & Infrastructure * Strong expertise in enterprise compute platforms including: * + Nutanix AHV + Prism Central + HCI architectures + Server lifecycle management + Virtualisation technologies * Strong understanding of workload placement, performance optimisation and infrastructure scalability. Storage Technologies * Deep knowledge of Dell enterprise storage platforms including: * + PowerStore + PowerScale + PowerMax + ECS * Experience with SAN, NAS, storage networking and data lifecycle management. * Experience defining storage governance and data tiering strategies. Containers & Platform Engineering * Strong knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes-based platforms. * Experience designing container hosting platforms and platform service architectures. * Understanding of observability, monitoring and platform resilience. Resilience & Security * Experience designing backup, recovery and disaster recovery architectures. * Strong understanding of cyber resilience and ransomware recovery capabilities. * Experience with immutable storage and replication strategies. * Exposure to Rubrik is highly desirable. * Strong grasp of infrastructure security principles including segmentation, encryption, privileged access management and secure-by-design architecture. Automation & Cloud * Experience with infrastructure automation and orchestration technologies. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, APIs and configuration management tooling. * Experience integrating on-premise environments with Azure or other public cloud platforms. * Understanding of hybrid-cloud workload mobility strategies. Leadership & Stakeholder Management * Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to influence and build consensus across technical and non-technical audiences. * Comfortable presenting architecture options, risks and recommendations to senior leadership. * Ability to balance strategic architecture objectives with practical delivery requirements. Preferred Qualifications * TOGAF, Open CA, BCS Enterprise & Solution Architecture or equivalent certification. * Cloud or infrastructure certifications. * Security architecture certifications. * Degree or equivalent qualification in a technology-related discipline., We are looking for a senior infrastructure-focused architect who combines deep technical expertise across compute, storage and platform technologies with the ability to lead enterprise architecture decisions, influence stakeholders and drive modernisation initiatives across a complex hybrid estate. ## Description Our client is seeking a senior Solution Architect with deep expertise across enterprise compute, storage and infrastructure platforms to support a strategic programme of transformation and modernisation across its on-premise estate. This individual will provide architectural leadership across infrastructure initiatives, defining target-state architectures, technical standards, roadmaps and solution designs whilst working closely with engineering, operations, security and vendor teams. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on technical credibility, with a particular focus on resilient, secure and scalable infrastructure platforms. Responsibilities: * Lead the architecture and design of enterprise compute and storage solutions. * Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), reference architectures, technical standards and roadmap artefacts. * Define future-state infrastructure architecture aligned to business, operational and security requirements. * Provide architectural governance and technical assurance across infrastructure programmes. * Support platform engineering teams through design reviews, prototyping and implementation guidance. * Develop strategies covering capacity planning, performance optimisation, data lifecycle management and storage governance. * Design highly available, resilient and recoverable infrastructure solutions. * Drive standardisation, automation and operational efficiency across the technology estate. * Evaluate technology options and vendor solutions, providing clear recommendations and trade-off analysis. * Collaborate with architecture, engineering, security, operations and application teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions. ## Related Videos - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [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) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) ## 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) - [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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)