Solution Architect

NTT DATA, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepstreamtech is seeking a Solution Architect in Greater London to lead the design and delivery of scalable digital solutions, primarily on Microsoft Azure. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to translate non-functional requirements into actionable architecture decisions and ensure smooth implementation. Ideal candidates will have strong software engineering backgrounds, experience in Agile environments, and proficiency in creating architecture artefacts. The position offers opportunities to shape technical options and guide delivery teams towards successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed applications.
• Experience producing clear architecture artefacts including C4 diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Agile delivery environments and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Help clients design and deliver modern, scalable digital solutions.
• Translate requirements into architecture decisions for stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain architecture artefacts for delivery teams.

Skills

Cloud architecture on Microsoft Azure

Software engineering (.NET)

Security fundamentals

Agile environments

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed applications
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture on Microsoft Azure (for example: AKS, Functions, API Management, Key Vault, Application Insights)
• Solid background in software engineering (ideally .NET) and modern integration patterns (REST, messaging, event-driven)
• Strong grasp of security fundamentals, including identity and access management, OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, secure API design and threat modelling
• Ability to translate non-functional requirements (availability, performance, data, operability) into concrete design choices
• Experience producing clear architecture artefacts and making decisions traceable (ADRs, C4, sequence diagrams)
• Working knowledge of Agile delivery environments and tooling (Azure DevOps/Jira/Confluence, Git, CI/CD)
• Experience in a client-facing environment, able to lead workshops and influence senior stakeholders
• Clear communicator who can simplify complex topics for mixed audiences
• Comfortable working with cross-functional Agile teams, balancing pragmatism with governance
• Strong problem-solving mindset and habit of challenging assumptions with evidence
• (Desirable) Experience with data platforms (SQL/NoSQL) and integration middleware
• (Desirable) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) and container platforms beyond Azure (for example, OpenShift, AWS, GCP)
• (Desirable) Experience integrating enterprise SaaS platforms (for example, SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors) and complex identity landscapes
• (Desirable) Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with privacy and data protection considerations

What the job involves

• We are looking for a Solution Architect to help our clients design and deliver modern, scalable and secure digital solutions, primarily on Microsoft technologies
• You will combine architecture leadership with client-facing consulting. That means working directly with stakeholders to understand their goals, shaping technical options and trade-offs, and guiding delivery teams to implement the design safely
• This role suits someone who enjoys turning ambiguity into clear decisions, can explain technology, and is happy getting close to the code when needed
• Lead workshops to clarify business outcomes, constraints and non-functional requirements
• Translate requirements into architecture decisions, options, risks and assumptions that stakeholders can sign up to
• Collaborate with product, security, data and operations teams to align solution direction and governance
• Define target-state architecture and transition approach, including integration, data flows and operating model
• Produce and maintain architecture artefacts (C4 diagrams, ADRs, HLD/LLD, API contracts) that are usable by delivery teams
• Design resilient, secure and cost-effective cloud solutions on Azure, including identity, networking and observability
• Make pragmatic technology choices (build vs buy, patterns, services) and document trade-offs
• Support pre-sales and delivery assurance activities, including estimates, risks, assumptions and contributions to Statements of Work
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to engineers, unblocking complex problems and coaching leads
• Establish and assure engineering standards (CI/CD, testing, code quality, security controls) to support predictable delivery
• Track architecture risks and dependencies and communicate clear status to senior stakeholders