Azure Solutions Architect

InfoSec People Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension (up to 10% employer contribution)

Travel, tech and wellbeing benefits

Long-term career progression

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to lead enterprise architecture strategy in a major UK energy organization. In this hybrid role based in Greater London, you will drive architecture design across cloud modernization initiatives, working closely with senior leaders to align technology with business goals. The position offers a salary of £90,000, a 7.5% bonus, generous annual leave, a strong pension contribution, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in architecture design and governance.
• Deep understanding of Azure architecture in enterprise contexts.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Acting as design authority across Azure, M365 and Power Platform.
• Defining current and target-state architectures.
• Coaching and guiding other architects and technical teams.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Solution / Enterprise Architect

Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments

Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills

Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate)

Experience with Power Platform, M365, integration & APIs

Job description

Hybrid – 3 days per week in London | Critical National Infrastructure

An opportunity to lead architecture strategy at enterprise scale.

We’re working with a major UK energy and utilities organisation that is investing heavily in cloud modernisation, Microsoft platforms, and digital capability. They’re seeking an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to take ownership of architecture design, governance, and transformation across a complex enterprise estate.

This role sits at the heart of technology strategy — shaping how Azure, M365 and Power Platform are used to modernise legacy systems and enable future innovation.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as design authority across Azure, M365 and Power Platform
• Defining current and target‑state architectures
• Driving standardisation and minimal customisation
• Partnering with senior business leaders as a trusted advisor
• Ensuring alignment with security, governance and EA principles
• Coaching and guiding other architects and technical teams

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Senior Solution / Enterprise Architect
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments
• Experience with Power Platform, M365, integration & APIs
• Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate or similar)
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills
• Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or regulated sectors is advantageous

What’s on offer

• Salary £90,000
• 7.5% bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote post‑probation)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Travel, tech and wellbeing benefits
• Long‑term career progression in a nationally critical sector

If you’re looking to step into a high‑impact architecture leadership role, this is one worth exploring.