Solutions Architect

We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and development of secure, scalable technology solutions across a Microsoft Azure environment.

You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders and business leaders to translate complex business requirements into practical architectural designs, ensuring solutions are aligned with wider technology strategy, security requirements and operational needs.

The role will focus on cloud architecture, system integration and infrastructure modernisation, with responsibility for producing architectural designs and providing technical direction throughout the delivery lifecycle., * Design end-to-end technology solutions using Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability, resilience, performance and security.

• Translate business and technical requirements into high-level and low-level architecture designs.
• Develop Azure architecture patterns, including cloud infrastructure, networking, identity and connectivity.
• Design cloud migration strategies and support the transition of existing infrastructure and applications into Azure.
• Define system integration approaches, including API-led connectivity and communication between applications and services.
• Establish architectural standards, principles and best practices across technology projects.
• Assess technical solutions, identifying architectural risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Work alongside engineering, infrastructure, development and security teams to ensure designs are implemented effectively.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight throughout project delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to explain architectural decisions and ensure solutions meet business objectives.

• Proven experience working as a Solutions Architect, Cloud Architect or in a similar architecture-focused role.
• Strong experience designing and delivering solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of Azure architecture, including virtual networks, identity services, storage, compute and cloud security.
• Experience producing high-level and low-level solution architecture documentation.
• Understanding of cloud networking, including VNets, network connectivity, VPNs and ExpressRoute.
• Experience designing application and system integrations, including REST APIs and API management.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform or Bicep.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, availability, resilience and scalability principles.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs and communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with engineering and delivery teams to oversee the implementation of architectural solutions.

Desirable Experience

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification.
• Experience designing Azure landing zones and cloud governance frameworks.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud architecture environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF., * Agile Methodology
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Business Requirements
• Cloud Services & Infrastructure
• Communication Skills
• Infrastructure Management
• Microsoft Azure
• Stakeholder Management
• Teamwork
• TOGAF Architecture Framework