Solution Architect

Reed Technology; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud solutions. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise in Azure and on-prem technologies to impact digital service quality. Collaboration with IT and business stakeholders is key in this role. A competitive salary range of £48,416 - £76,877 is offered along with great benefits.

Benefits

Great Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure and on-prem technologies.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Define IT strategies aligned with emerging technologies.
• Lead delivery of enterprise-scale projects.

Skills

Experience as a Solution Architect

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage complex workloads

Education

No specific educational requirement stated

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

An experienced Solution Architect is required for our client based in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of modern infrastructure and cloud solutions that support the organisation's strategic technology goals. Your expertise will directly impact the quality and resilience of digital services.

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).