We’re working with a client seeking an experienced
Azure Solutions Architect
to play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure solutions across a hybrid cloud environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape architecture strategy while working across a broad range of technologies and business domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient architectures across both cloud and on-premise environments, aligned with business and strategic objectives.
- Architect and implement solutions using Microsoft Azure services, including (but not limited to) Azure Functions, Containers, Azure App Service, and Azure SQL.
- Collaborate closely with Cloud Engineering, Data & Analytics, Business Applications, and development teams to define solutions that meet business requirements while adhering to architectural standards and security policies.
- Establish, maintain, and enforce architecture principles, standards, and templates, ensuring consistency through the solution lifecycle.
- Produce clear, structured documentation covering system architecture, component design, interfaces, and data flows.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative tools and approaches to enhance capability, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
- Engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned with business needs and expectations.
- Perform regular architecture reviews to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement of architecture processes, including the development of reusable reference architectures.
- Ensure any deviations from established technology strategy or standards are clearly identified, managed, and communicated.
Experience Required
- 5–7+ years’ experience in an Architecture role, with a minimum of 3 years focused on Azure cloud environments.
- Strong track record of delivering solution designs and providing technical leadership across delivery teams.
- Relevant architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
Key Skills & Expertise
- Deep understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services and how to apply them to build best-in-class solutions.
- Broad technical knowledge spanning application integration, data platforms, infrastructure, and networking.
- Experience working within complex, highly integrated hybrid cloud environments.
- Proven ability to bring together multiple technologies into cohesive, effective solution architectures.
- Strong architectural mindset with an appreciation for aligning solutions to broader technology strategy.
- Ability to advocate for architecture best practices and effectively communicate their value to stakeholders.
- Comfortable balancing long-term strategic thinking with short-term delivery needs and constraints.
For more information on this role please apply with most updated CV.