Azure Solution Architect

NTT DATA; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to partner with DevOps teams, designing secure, scalable cloud solutions on Azure and Google Cloud. You will co-create architectures, educate teams on cost awareness, and develop POCs to accelerate innovation.

The role sits in the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) and involves global collaboration. You will lead and mentor teams, drive automation with CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to AI-enabled cloud projects that enhance customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure; Google Cloud Platform is a strong plus.
• Hands-on design experience with IaaS (VMs, AKS, networking, storage).
• Skilled in PaaS (Web Apps, Kubernetes, Data Lake, Databricks).
• Proficient with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Experience with large international organisations or global service providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud.
• Educate DevOps teams on compliant, secure, scalable architectures.
• Act as consulting partner to remove roadblocks in cloud journeys.
• Be main contact for DevOps teams and represent the CCoE.
• Promote cloud cost awareness and optimization strategies.
• Test and develop new cloud technologies; be hands-on when needed.
• Design and review cloud architectures for cloud-native and hybrid apps.
• Support DevOps teams in automation, CI/CD, and IaC.
• Document solution designs and relevant information.
• Design, develop and support AI solutions to benefit CCoE and customers.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

Stakeholder engagement

CI/CD

Networking

Agile

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in IT or related

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

AKS

GCP

Terraform

IAM

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
As an Azure Solution Architect, you act as a trusted partner and consultant to DevOps teams, helping them design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You support their journey by co-creating architectures, sharing knowledge, aligning on joint milestone planning, educating teams on cloud cost awareness, and developing Proof of Concepts (POC’s) or Minimum Viable Products (MVP’s) to accelerate innovation and validate approaches.

This role sits within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), whose mission is to deliver a scalable, reliable, and automated cloud platform. The team enables efficient and sustainable cloud adoption across the company, maximizing value realization, mitigating risks, and supporting business growth through innovation in cloud technologies.

You will support DevOps teams in designing and deploying solutions on the Google platform. You will be working in the CCoE team, an international, multi-disciplinary team consisting of approximately 75+ highly motivated professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise and leadership in cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud, covering both technology and process aspects.
• Educate and guide DevOps teams in designing the company’s compliant, secure, and scalable cloud architectures tailored to their needs.
• Act as a consulting partner to DevOps teams, helping them achieve their objectives and remove roadblocks throughout their cloud journey.
• Serve as the main point of contact for DevOps teams and represent the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) as an ambassador.
• Promote cloud cost awareness and educate teams on strategies to manage and optimize cloud spend.
• Test and develop new cloud technologies and be hands‑on when needed to validate solutions or accelerate adoption.
• Identify service gaps and collaborate with the CCoE product owner to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Contribute to the design and review of cloud architectures for cloud‑native and hybrid applications.
• Support DevOps teams in improving automation capabilities, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Document the solution design and all other relevant information.
• Design, develop and support AI solutions to further benefit and automate both CCoE internal and our customers.
• Bachelor’s/Master degree in IT, Business Management, Computer Science or Electronics

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure (must-have); experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a strong plus.
• Hands‑on experience designing, configuring, and using IaaS services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), networking, and storage.
• Skilled in designing and implementing PaaS solutions including Web Apps, managed databases, Kubernetes, Data Lake, and Databricks.
• Proficient in working with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Deep understanding of cloud‑based data integration patterns and modern data architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex application deployment scenarios.
• Engineering and coding experience applied in agile development environments.
• Proven track record in technical architecture design, solution definition, and managing change and risk.
• Experience working in large, international organizations or with global service providers.
• Experience in designing and developing AI solutions such as copilot agents that can be used to provide both the CCoE and our customers with knowledge and support.

Skills and experience

• Passionate about driving innovation and adopting new technology solutions.
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self‑starter who can operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert with a collaborative, knowledge‑sharing mindset.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation skills, capable of articulating and promoting solutions clearly.
• Team‑oriented with demonstrated leadership capabilities in cross‑functional environments.
• Proficient in creating clear, structured, and high‑quality documentation.
• Delivers high‑value, actionable advice based on accurate interpretation of stakeholder needs.
• Communicates ideas effectively in both individual and group settings, adapting language to the audience and providing constructive feedback.

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.