Technical Solutions Architect

Technical Solutions Architect
We are seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect with a strong background in Microsoft Azure and modern DevOps practices. You’ll play a key role in designing secure, scalable, and resilient solutions, working alongside engineering and platform teams in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment.

You’ll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of cloud-based solutions, helping to deliver high-impact digital transformation initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of technical solutions on Azure, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business needs.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to drive cloud-native best practices, automation, and scalability.
• Own architecture artefacts such as high-level designs, cloud patterns, and integration diagrams.
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance are embedded into all solution designs.
• Act as a technical advisor and point of escalation for engineers and stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Technical Architect within a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and API Management.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, identity and access management (Azure AD), and governance (Azure Policy, Blueprints).
• Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architectures, and container technologies (Docker, AKS).
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Microsoft certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert).
• Experience in enterprise-scale environments or regulated industries.
• Exposure to hybrid cloud models, legacy system integration, and cloud migrations.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or Log Analytics.