Solution Architect (Azure Cloud)

Salary: £30,000 – 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification
• Azure DevOps or Security certifications are advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Define, design, and govern end‑to‑end technical architecture across cloud and on‑premise systems
• Design end‑to‑end solution architectures across applications, data, integrations, and infrastructure within Microsoft Azure environments
• Define architectural patterns for cloud‑native, hybrid, and distributed systems
• Develop high‑level and low‑level designs (HLD/LLD) for delivery teams
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost‑optimised
• Define and implement architecture using Azure services across compute, data, integration, and security domains
• Design for high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity using Azure‑native capabilities
• Ensure effective use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform
• Define integration patterns and system interactions across microservices and enterprise systems
• Design APIs and event‑driven architectures using REST, messaging, and asynchronous patterns
• Ensure interoperability between legacy systems and modern cloud‑based platforms
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development and engineering teams
• Review and approve solution designs and key technical decisions
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks, and design principles
• Define and enforce architecture governance processes, design reviews, and checkpoints
• Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools within the Azure ecosystem
• Conduct proofs of concept (PoCs) and recommend solutions based on business and technical fit
• Drive adoption of cloud best practices, DevSecOps, and modern engineering approaches
• Ensure compliance with security best practices, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies
• Embed zero‑trust architecture principles and secure design practices
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, vulnerabilities, and architectural gaps
• Engage with business stakeholders, product owners, and leadership teams to understand requirements
• Translate business needs into scalable and pragmatic technical architecture solutions
• Communicate architecture decisions, trade‑offs, and risks clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Collaborate with Agile delivery teams, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and architects
• Support programme delivery, roadmap planning, and release strategies
• Provide guidance during implementation, integration, and deployment phases

Technologies:

• ARM
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• DevOps
• Support
• REST
• Security
• TOGAF
• Terraform
• microservices
• API
• Active Directory
• Cosmos DB
• Kubernetes
• SQL

More:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to help shape and govern our enterprise technology landscape. In this role, we work across cloud and on‑premise environments to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that align with business and enterprise architecture objectives. We partner closely with Agile delivery teams, DevOps engineers, QA teams, business stakeholders, product owners, and leadership to translate requirements into pragmatic architecture, support delivery, and drive long‑term value through strong governance, modern engineering practices, and Azure best practices.

last updated 26 week of 2026

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