Azure Solutions Architect — Strategy, Design & Leadership

Willis Towers Watson; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Ipswich is seeking a Solution Architect to lead technology projects in alignment with business strategies. The role requires strong Azure cloud experience, a bachelor's degree in IT, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with technology teams, ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements, managing the service catalogue, and driving technical initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services, especially in the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.
• Experience engaging and influencing business and technology stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to explain complex business issues to technology teams and vice versa.
• Experience in financial services or insurance industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with digital platform owners and technology leads to deliver technology solutions.
• Provide architectural expertise ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Drive initiatives for enhancing software portfolio's technical capabilities.
• Manage the service catalogue for shared services architecture.

Skills

Azure cloud-based solutions

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Job description

A financial services firm in Ipswich is seeking a Solution Architect to lead technology projects in alignment with business strategies. The role requires strong Azure cloud experience, a bachelor's degree in IT, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with technology teams, ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements, managing the service catalogue, and driving technical initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services, especially in the insurance sector.