Solution Architect

Atreides; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A data solutions startup in the UK is looking for a Solution Architect to design and implement Azure infrastructure. This role involves managing secure cloud environments and requires expertise in Azure, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about technology. Competitive salary and flexible working options offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible hybrid work environment

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Architecture.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VPNs and firewalls.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan scalable, secure Azure Landing Zone solutions.
• Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
• Integrate emerging technologies into hybrid environments.

Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture

DevOps methodologies

Infrastructure as Code

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Azure Certification - AZ-104

CCNA

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Remote based in UK, 25% travel requirement to customer locations

Company Overview: Atreides helps organizations transform large and complex multi-modal datasets into information-rich geo-spatial data subscriptions that can be used across a wide spectrum of use cases. Currently, Atreides focuses on providing high-fidelity data solutions to enable customers to derive insights quickly.

We are a fast-moving, high-performance startup. We value a diverse team and believe inclusion drives better performance. We trust our team with autonomy, believing it leads to better results and job satisfaction. With a mission-driven mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, we are building something new and helping unlock the power of massive-scale data to make the world safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

Team Overview: We are a passionate team of technologists, data scientists, and analysts with backgrounds in operational intelligence, law enforcement, large multinationals, and cybersecurity operations. We obsess about designing products that will change the way global companies, governments and nonprofits protect themselves from external threats and global adversaries.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Solutions Architect with deep experience in Azure infrastructure design, hands on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) skills, and DevOps methodologies to support defence-oriented technology deployments and cutting-edge platform integrations. You will play a key role in designing, deploying, and optimising secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments, while integrating novel technologies into production systems.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape mission-driven systems architecture and collaborate with global multidisciplinary teams supporting national security programs.

Team Principles

At Atreides, we believe that teams work best when they:

• Remain curious and passionate in all aspects of our work
• Promote clear, direct, and transparent communication
• Embrace the 'measure twice, cut once' philosophy
• Value and encourage diverse ideas and technologies
• Lead with empathy in all interactions

Responsibilities

• Design and plan scalable, secure, performative modular Azure Landing Zone solutions.
• Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, Terraform).
• Deep understanding of the Microsoft Landing Zone concepts and supporting documentation.
• Integrate emerging and novel technologies (e.g., mobile platforms, geospatial analytics, zero-trust architectures) into legacy or hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Optimise infrastructure performance, scalability, and cost through continuous monitoring and capacity planning.
• Support and maintain MDM platforms and policies across the organisation.
• Work with third-party vendors and defence partners, ensuring integrations and deliverables meet program-specific requirements.
• Document infrastructure architecture, standards, and procedures to support knowledge transfer and audit readiness.

Required Expertise

• Hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Architecture, Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Azure Engineering, DevOps.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools e.g., Terraform, or Bicep (Optional Pulumi)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains e.g., GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, or Gitlab CI/CD, (Optional Jenkins).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, routing/switching.
• Familiarity with mobile device management (MDM) platforms and endpoint policy enforcement.
• Proficiency with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Azure Containers, Docker).
• Proficiency in Go (Golang) is preferred; however, strong Python developers open to learning Go, encouraged to apply
• Experience with Svelte 5 and Svelte Kit is preferred; however, candidates with a strong background in React, Angular, JavaScript, or TypeScript will also be considered.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, documentation discipline, and the ability to work independently and within agile teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when working across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting defence, intelligence, or government clients, particularly in secure or classified environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Azure Certification - AZ-104
• Azure Certification - AZ-305
• Azure Certification - AZ-500
• Azure Certification - AZ-700
• Azure Certification - AZ-400
• CCNA (or equivalent networking qualification)

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Additional benefits like flexible hours, work travel opportunities, competitive vacation time and parental leave

Note: While meeting all of these criteria would be ideal, we understand that some candidates may meet most, but not all. If you\'re passionate, curious and ready to "work smart and get things done," we\'d love to hear from you.