Cloud Architect

DGH Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an IT Solutions Architect to join its team in Birmingham. You will lead the design and delivery of scalable technology solutions while collaborating with business stakeholders and IT teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Azure and API management, along with a solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing for flexibility in the work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS) and cloud-native design principles.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of solution architectures across multiple projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders.
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Solution Architect experience

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365 knowledge

API management

Cloud-native design principles

Data privacy best practices

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Hybrid Working: Up to 3 days per week required in the office in Birmingham.

DGH Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a leading global professional services firm who are looking for an IT Solutions Architect to join the team on a permanent basis. The role will be joining at an exciting time with extensive IT transformation projects both in flight and on the horizon.

The role will be responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that align with the firm's strategic objectives. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to translate business requirements into effective architectural designs, supporting our Cloud First strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of solution architectures across multiple projects.
• Interpreting business requirements, either directly with stakeholders or in collaboration with business analyst.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders.
• Guide development and implementation teams, resolving technical challenges.
• Provide designs for integrations to existing systems.
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS) and cloud-native design principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and API management.
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.