Infrastructure Architect

Pharmacy2U; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading online pharmacy as an Infrastructure Architect in Leeds. This role demands deep expertise in Azure and enterprise infrastructure solutions, where you'll design scalable architectures and ensure operational excellence. Be part of a collaborative environment focused on innovation while enjoying comprehensive employee benefits, including hybrid work options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Employee discount site

Discounted gyms (via benefits schemes)

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

CPD/training commitment

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise network design, preferably with Azure.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and integration technologies.
• Proficient in virtualization tools like VMware and Hyper-V.

Responsibilities

• Gather business and technical requirements for infrastructure solutions.
• Define and implement Azure-related infrastructure designs.
• Ensure compliance with architectural governance and security standards.

Skills

Enterprise network design

Microsoft SQL architecture

Linux architecture

Identity & access management

Networking protocols

Virtualization technologies

Cloud computing principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Role:Infrastructure Architect

Location:Leeds/hybrid

Salary:Up to £90,000 DOE, plus extensive benefits

Contract type:Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours:37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

The Infrastructure Architect plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions that support both cloud-based and on-premises applications and services. This role involves gathering business and technical requirements, creating and implementing Azure-related infrastructure designs, and ensuring compliance with design and security standards. The Infrastructure Architect acts as the subject matter expert in infrastructure technologies, supporting implementation teams and ensuring successful delivery of solutions that align with business objectives.

In addition to working closely with stakeholders and project teams, the Infrastructure Architect ensures that all solutions are documented, transitioned seamlessly to operational support, and aligned with enterprise-wide architectural strategies.

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Employee discount site

Discounted gyms(via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social events throughout the year

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)

Long service bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Blue light card

Hybrid working

Commitment to CPD/training

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Gather business and technical requirements for infrastructure solutions
• Define, own, and implement high- and low-level Azure-related infrastructure designs to support deployment of cloud-based and on-premises applications/services
• Ensure the completeness of infrastructure technical designs, incorporating non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, and performance
• Work with implementation teams to ensure delivered solutions align with customer and stakeholder requirements
• Enforce architectural governance, security, and compliance standards
• Act as the subject matter expert for Azure-based infrastructure solutions
• Ensure seamless handover of solutions to support teams through proper documentation and knowledge sharing
• Work closely with the architects, and other IT teams to align infrastructure solutions with overall technology roadmaps
• Drive continuous improvement and recommend enhancements to existing architectures
• Optimise the balance between innovation, cost efficiency, and scalability

Who are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in enterprise network design and infrastructure solutions, with a preference for Azure expertise
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL architecture and integration of core infrastructure technologies
• Experience with Linux architecture and its integration with Active Directory
• Proficiency in implementing identity & access and privilege management strategies at an enterprise scale
• Knowledge of network authentication protocols such as 802.1x
• Hands-on experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization technologies
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure methodologies, including hybrid cloud models, PaaS, and SaaS
• Ability to translate business needs into infrastructure solutions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess technical trade-offs and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

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