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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Kirkton Of Lude
- **Location:** Perth, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Disaster Recovery, High-Level Architecture, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Service Design, Systems Integration, HybridCloud
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39875791/

## About the Role

Extensive experience designing and governing enterprise infrastructure solutions, with expertise across networking, compute, storage, backup, and hybrid cloud environments
Strong track record of architecting and integrating Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with on-premises platforms to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions
Proven ability to produce and communicate high-quality architecture artefacts, including HLDs, service designs, and key technical decisions
Confident in providing technical assurance, influencing stakeholders, and collaborating effectively with project teams, suppliers, and non-technical audiences
Solid understanding of operational service design, support models, disaster recovery, business continuity, and compliance within regulated or mission-critical environmentsDoes this sound like you?

## Description

Translate business objectives into practical, supportable technology solutions aligned to operational needs
Design secure, resilient, and scalable end-to-end solutions across cloud, on-premises, hybrid infrastructure, applications, and integrations
Produces clear, pragmatic High-Level Designs (HLDs) and service design documentation that enable successful delivery, support, maintenance, and operation
Collaborates with stakeholders, suppliers, managed service providers, and delivery teams to assure solutions meet performance, security, availability, and compliance requirements
Establishes architectural standards, supports service transition, and drives continuous improvement through reference architectures and innovative yet practical solutionsSkills you'll need..


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