DV Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

IO Associates; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider is seeking multiple Azure Solution Architects at various seniority levels for a hybrid role based in Hereford. The ideal candidates will have strong Azure architecture experience and will be responsible for designing secure cloud environments. The role offers the opportunity to mentor others, shape architecture, and work closely with defense partners. If you possess a deep knowledge of Azure and a passion for operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in Azure architecture & infrastructure design.
• Skills in IaC with Terraform or Bicep.
• Knowledge in networking and endpoint policies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Azure Landing Zones using IaC.
• Integrate geospatial analytics and zero-trust architectures.
• Lead technical strategy reviews and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Azure architecture

IaC

DevOps

Container orchestration

Networking

Education

Relevant certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.)

CCNA or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Azure Solution Architect / Senior Azure Solution Architect

Hereford (Hybrid; 2–3 days onsite)
Permanent role | Multiple headcounts available

We are recruiting for multiple Azure Solution Architects at varying levels of seniority on behalf of our client, a data solutions provider delivering advanced analytics and insights for government and defence.

You'll help design, build and optimise secure Azure cloud environments for critical national platforms. Whether you’re a hands-on engineer or a senior technical lead, there’s scope to shape architecture, mentor others, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Azure Landing Zones using IaC (Terraform / Bicep)
• Integrate technologies like geospatial analytics & zero-trust architectures
• Maintain scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure
• Support MDM and endpoint security platforms
• Collaborate with defence partners & internal teams
• Document standards, processes, and architectural artefacts

Senior-level additions:

• Lead technical strategy and architecture design reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and architects
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Engage with stakeholders and guide architectural governance

What You’ll Need

• Strong Azure architecture & infrastructure experience
• Solid IaC and DevOps toolchain skills (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD)
• Container orchestration (Kubernetes / AKS / Docker)
• Networking, MDM, and endpoint policy expertise
• Proficiency in Go (or Python with a willingness to learn Go)
• Defence, intelligence or government sector exposure

Desirable Certifications

• AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, AZ-500, AZ-700
• CCNA or equivalent

If you know Azure inside out and want to be part of a growing team, we’d love to hear from you!