Solution Architect (Azure)

TN United Kingdom; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to lead the design and optimization of a cloud-based web application hosted on Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure Solution Architecture, including hands-on experience with Azure PaaS services, cloud integration patterns, and security controls. The ideal candidate will guide development teams, ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, and implement best practices for robust integration solutions. If you have a passion for cloud technology and a strong background in solution architecture, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture with Azure cloud services.
• Strong experience with Azure networking and security services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for a web application on Azure.
• Design scalable and secure cloud-based applications using Azure services.

Skills

Azure Solution Architecture

Cloud Integration Patterns

Security Controls

Cloud-Native Architecture Best Practices

Azure PaaS Services

Non-Functional Requirements

Cloud Automation

DevSecOps Best Practices

Tools

Azure Front Door

API Management (APIM)

Azure Gateway

Azure Functions

Azure Logic Apps

Azure PostgreSQL

Azure Defender

Qualys Vulnerability Scans

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We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in Azure Solution Architecture to lead and support the design, development, and optimization of a cloud-based web application hosted on Azure.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Azure PaaS services, cloud integration patterns, security controls, and cloud-native architecture best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for a web application hosted on Azure, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.

Design scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-based applications using Azure services such as Azure Front Door, API Management (APIM), Azure Gateway, Azure Spring Boot, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure PostgreSQL.

Define and document conceptual, logical, and physical architecture while ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.

Design and implement file-based and API-based integration patterns, ensuring seamless connectivity between different systems.

Guide development teams on best practices for Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps for robust integration solutions.

Conduct design reviews and collaborate with the Design Authority to ensure compliance with cloud architecture principles.

Ensure cloud cybersecurity controls using tools such as Azure Defender, Qualys vulnerability scans (containers, endpoints, networks), and other security solutions.

Define and enforce baseline security requirements to ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulations.

Define and validate Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) such as scalability, availability, resilience, observability, and compliance.

Ensure the solution meets performance, security, and compliance standards while optimizing for cost efficiency and reliability.

Demonstrate strong understanding of cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps best practices.

Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, security teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience

10+ years of experience in solution architecture, with expertise in Azure cloud services.

Strong experience with Azure networking and security services (e.g., Azure Front Door, APIM, Gateway, Azure Defender, Qualys, etc.).

Expertise in integration patterns, API-based architectures, and cloud security best practices.

Experience in designing, reviewing, and validating Azure/GCP cloud architecture.

Knowledge of Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and ability to define baseline security controls.

Understanding of cloud cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management, and compliance standards.

Prior experience working past Design Authority reviews and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.

Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.