Solution Architect

Reed; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Solution Architect based in Manchester. This role involves designing secure and scalable infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud environments, leading enterprise-scale projects, and collaborating with stakeholders. Essential qualifications include extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps tooling. A hybrid work model with great benefits is offered.

Benefits

Great Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, on-prem technologies (VMware, Exchange, SAN), and Microsoft 365.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud environments.
• Define IT strategies and architectural roadmaps aligned with emerging technologies.
• Lead delivery of enterprise-scale projects and present solutions to Technical Design Authority.

Skills

Solution Architect experience

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure as code

DevOps tooling

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Microsoft certifications (Azure Architect, M365 Admin, DevOps Engineer)

Architecture certifications (TOGAF, BCS)

Tools

PowerShell

Python

BICEP

GitHub

Octopus Deploy

Job description

Overview

Solution Architect — Manchester (One day in the office every two weeks) £48,416 - £76,877 (dependent on experience) + Great Benefits

Responsibilities

• Designing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud environments (Azure & on-prem).
• Defining IT strategies and architectural roadmaps aligned with emerging technologies.
• Leading the delivery of enterprise-scale projects and presenting solutions to the Technical Design Authority.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and business teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Driving automation and integration using tools like PowerShell, Python, BICEP, GitHub, and Octopus Deploy.
• Providing inclusive leadership and mentoring to technical teams.

Skills

• Essential:
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, on-prem technologies (VMware, Exchange, SAN), and Microsoft 365.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps tooling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and lead diverse teams.
• Desirable:
• Microsoft certifications (Azure Architect, M365 Admin, DevOps Engineer).
• Architecture certifications (TOGAF, BCS).