Cloud Solution Architect

Focus on SAP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT consulting is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design of technology solutions. The role requires deep technical knowledge, strong documentation skills, and over 8 years of experience in cloud architecture. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and are expected to design scalable solutions while ensuring collaboration between stakeholders and technical teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Expertise in APIs, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Rights to work in the UK is a must.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end enterprise architecture across environments.
• Translate business needs into technical architecture.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical workshops, and proofs-of-concept.

Skills

Technical acumen

Documentation skills

Communication

Collaboration skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Visio

Lucidchart

Draw.io

Job description

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SAP Recruitment Consultant at Focus on SAP (part of the Focus Cloud Group)

Position: Cloud Solution Architect
Employment Type: Contract, Full time
Start: ASAP
Location: Warwick – Onsite 5 days a week
Languages: English


Role – We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect with deep technical acumen and strong documentation skills to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions. This role is critical in aligning technical strategy with business objectives, ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders, developers, and project teams.

• 8+ years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Strong grasp of enterprise architecture principles and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise in APIs, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Proficient in architecture modeling tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io).
• Understanding of middleware and enterprise integration patterns.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy standards.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality HLDs, LLDs, and architectural blueprints.
• Skilled in writing clear, audience-appropriate technical documentation.
• Experience with Confluence, SharePoint, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Consulting background is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Rights to work in the UK is must (No Sponsorship available)

Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end enterprise architecture across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Translate business needs into robust technical architecture and design documentation.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical workshops, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural diagrams and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to align with architecture standards.
• Ensure all solutions meet security, scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend modern tools, technologies, and frameworks.
• Support RFP/RFI processes, proposals, and client presentations.

Should you be interested in being considered for this position and would like to discuss further.

Please apply with your latest CV or share your CV directly with me [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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