Solution Architect - Applications into Azure Remote/Hybrid

Robert Walters; London; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Cloud Architect to enhance their technology strategy in London. The successful candidate will design solution architectures and work across multiple domains in cloud infrastructure. With a focus on Azure, this role involves mentoring junior colleagues and ensuring alignment with long-term business goals amid ambiguity. It's a position offering a competitive salary, with opportunities for extension beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Enterprise and Solution Architecture roles.
• Understanding of project management concepts.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and provide clarity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solution architecture aligning with objectives.
• Analyze technology infrastructure and develop improvement plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to create comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

Azure Active Directory

Cloud monitoring

DevSecOps

Business communication

Infrastructure knowledge

Technical debt understanding

Mentorship

Education

Qualified in ITIL

Qualified in TOGAF

Tools

AWS

GCP

Databricks

M365

Job description

You will be responsible for designing and implementing the solution architecture to ensure alignment with objectives. This role involves analysing the current technology infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement, and developing plans to enhance efficiency, scalability, and security. You will need to understand our technology strategy and collaborate with stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors, to develop comprehensive solutions that support the Audit's long-term vision.

Skills and experience

Proven expert knowledge of Cloud architecture design relating to Azure

Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Cloud hosting and integration technologies

Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory

Experience of cloud monitoring, provisioning, orchestration management, and DevSecOps

Business focused, with the ability to communicate and convey messages to both technical and business stakeholders

Good knowledge of at least 2-3 other domains in Infrastructure, Networking, Security, and Integration

Good knowledge of EA governance incl. steps required, e.g., Info Sec approval, conceptual and solution architecture reviews, pen tests, code reviews and service acceptance criteria

Strong experience in Enterprise and Solution Architecture roles

A high level of general, technical knowledge incl. current, emerging and future technology market trends and their impact on business

Good understanding of project management concepts, incl. Gantt charts/plans, risks, assumptions, and dependencies, etc.

Ability to leverage networks in CLIENTS, e.g., to tap into additional expertise if required

Good understanding of technical debt, incl. its causes, how to measure it, and remedial actions incl. decommissioning

Experience of working with project teams both onshore and/or offshore

Comfortable working with ambiguity at the beginning of projects, with ability to provide clarity of direction despite this

Mentor and coach junior colleagues where necessary

Desirable

Knowledge of AWS and GCP

Knowledge of Databricks

Experience of M365

Be a Cloud advocate to a wider audience inside and outside of the business

Bring fresh ideas to the team and wider firm, e.g. new software, containerization or automation (e.g. infra as code) of existing infrastructure and projects

Practical understanding of GDPR and ISO 27001

Qualified in ITIL and TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)Details:Must have UK RTWMultiuple hires available, Team Build6 month FTC, Likely extensionsUpto £145k per year2 stage interview processBig 4 Consultancy

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