Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect

Smart DCC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus

Paid.leave

Private healthcare

Learning programmes

Job summary

Smart DCC is seeking a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect to design and govern Azure and Microsoft 365 environments for a major national account. This hybrid role supports Manchester or London and blends architecture, security, and strategy across cloud platforms.

You will lead end-to-end cloud designs, collaborate with delivery teams, automate where possible, and help shape governance and standards for long-term cloud maturity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and delivering Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong ability to design scalable, secure cloud architectures and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Hands-on capability with automation and scripting (PowerShell; Python or C# advantageous).
• Deep understanding of cloud governance, identity, security, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, provision, and govern Azure and Microsoft 365 services to deliver secure, scalable enterprise cloud solutions.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture, translating complex business requirements into robust cloud designs aligned to long-term strategy.
• Define and implement governance, standards, and patterns across Microsoft cloud platforms, including SharePoint Online and Power Platform.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, delivery teams, and third parties to integrate cloud services and support migration initiatives (including Microsoft Fabric).
• Provide technical leadership across optimisation, resilience, and continuous improvement of the Microsoft cloud estate.

Skills

Azure

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Python

C#

Security governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

SharePoint Online

Power Platform

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect / Hybrid – Manchester or London

Closing date 14th August 2026

Join us as a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping how a critical national organisation designs, governs, and evolves its cloud platforms. This is more than a technical role—it’s a chance to influence enterprise-wide transformation, working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and strategy across Azure, Microsoft 365, and emerging cloud technologies.

If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable cloud environments and want to see your work make a tangible impact, this role offers the autonomy, variety, and challenge to take your expertise to the next level.

About the DCC

We’re powering Britain’s smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together.

Today

we’re building a resilient and secure smart energy network that underpins transformation across the UK.

Tomorrow

we’re driving innovation and supporting the transition to Net Zero through cutting-edge technology and collaboration.

Together

we create an environment where our people thrive—working across teams, developing new skills, and shaping the future of energy.

A career at DCC means being part of something bigger: meaningful work, real impact, and continuous opportunity to grow.

How you will contribute to transforming the smart energy network and shaping the future

• Design, provision, and govern Azure and Microsoft 365 services to deliver secure, scalable enterprise cloud solutions.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture, translating complex business requirements into robust cloud designs aligned to long-term strategy.
• Define and implement governance, standards, and patterns across Microsoft cloud platforms, including SharePoint Online and Power Platform.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, delivery teams, and third parties to integrate cloud services and support migration initiatives (including Microsoft Fabric).
• Provide technical leadership across optimisation, resilience, and continuous improvement of the Microsoft cloud estate.

What you need to bring

• Proven experience architecting and delivering Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong ability to design scalable, secure cloud architectures and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Hands-on capability with automation and scripting (particularly PowerShell; Python or C# advantageous).
• Deep understanding of cloud governance, identity, security, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.

While our mission is ambitious, we also prioritise balance—offering flexibility and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

• Hybrid working (typically 8 days per month in the office)
• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and performance-related bonus
• Generous annual leave and pension
• Private healthcare and flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing development opportunities, access to learning programmes, and exposure to industry experts

Ready to make an impact?

As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments or support, please contact the recruitment team.

Join Smart DCC—where your expertise helps power a smarter, greener Britain.