Architect

JR United Kingdom; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Technical Architect for a dynamic role focused on designing and delivering robust virtual desktop infrastructure solutions. This exciting position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders while ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy. You will leverage your expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop and Citrix technologies to create high-quality architecture documentation and support long-term business goals. If you are passionate about IT architecture and solution design, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• In-depth expertise with Citrix technologies in cloud and on-premise.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure virtual desktop environments using Azure and Citrix.
• Produce architectural documentation including HLDs and LLDs.

Skills

Azure Virtual Desktop

Citrix Netscaler/ADC

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops

IT architecture

solution design

communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

technical documentation tools

Job description

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An experienced Technical Architect is sought for an initial 6-month contract with a global consultancy supporting their UK arm. This role is Outside IR35 and follows a hybrid working model, requiring one day per week on-site in Northwich.

As the Technical Architect, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of robust virtual desktop infrastructure solutions using Azure Virtual Desktop and Citrix technologies. You will engage with both technical and business stakeholders to produce high-quality architecture documentation and ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver secure, scalable virtual desktop environments using Azure Virtual Desktop and Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (cloud and on-premise).

• Configure and optimize Citrix Netscaler/ADC to ensure performance and availability.

• Produce comprehensive architectural documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to transition solutions from design to deployment.

• Be comfortable in a hands-on technical role as this will be a 50/50 role.

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring that architecture supports long-term business goals.

To be considered for the role, you must have:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

• In-depth expertise with Citrix Netscaler/ADC and Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (both on-premise and cloud environments).

• Proven experience creating and delivering HLDs and LLDs.

• A strong background in IT architecture and solution design.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and technical documentation tools.

• Experience within the financial services or banking sector is highly desirable.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your TalentBank Technology Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Matt Hudson by exploring the TalentBank Technology website.

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