Solution Architect - Digital Tax

Grant Thornton; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Leicester is seeking a Digital Tax Solution Architect to revolutionize tax delivery through digital solutions. The role involves designing scalable solutions using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform while collaborating with experts to implement best practices. Applicants should have a strong background in Azure technologies and demonstrated problem-solving skills. The firm promotes a culture of uniqueness and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for personal passions

Contribution to local charities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Azure SQL databases.
• Strong understanding of Azure Security best practices.
• Experience with Azure serverless technologies.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools/frameworks.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering Solution Architectures.
• Track record in solving complex problems.
• Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with curiosity for digital trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable digital solutions using Azure and Power Platform.
• Define solution architecture aligned with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership to development team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on goals and delivery plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve and innovate.
• Stay curious and contribute best practices.

Skills

Azure SQL databases

Azure Security best practices

Azure serverless technologies

Infrastructure as Code tools

Solution Architectures design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Curiosity for digital trends

Tools

ARM

Bicep

Terraform

PowerShell

Microsoft Power Platform

Azure

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Job Description

We’re looking for someone who can help transform the way tax is delivered—by designing digital solutions that make life easier for our clients and our teams.

As a Digital Tax Solution Architect, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of tax delivery. You’ll work across our Tax Technology and Automation team, collaborating with tax subject matter experts, project teams, and developers to build scalable solutions using tools like Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, and cloud automation platforms.

You’ll combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of tax processes, helping bridge the gap between business needs and digital possibilities.

A look into the role

As part of the Digital Tax team, you will:

1. Design and deliver robust, scalable automation solutions to support digital tax transformation
2. Collaborate with tax teams to shape solution architecture using tools such as Azure, Microsoft Power Platform, and automation technologies
3. Drive adoption of automation and digital tooling to deliver process efficiency, quality, and insight

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and deliver scalable, secure digital solutions using Azure and Power Platform
2. Define solution architecture aligned with business goals, data standards, and security best practices
3. Provide technical leadership to development team, and ensure high quality implementation
4. Collaborate with SME’s and stakeholders to align on goals, timelines and delivery plans.
5. Identify opportunities to improve, automate and innovate across our digital platform
6. Stay curious and contribute to embedding best practices and emerging technologies into our work.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Digital Tax Solution Architect, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

1. Proven experience working with Azure SQL databases (Managed Instances, PaaS, IaaS)
2. Strong understanding and implementation of Azure Security best practices
3. Hands-on experience with Azure serverless technologies, including Batch, Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid.
4. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and frameworks such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, and PowerShell
5. Proven experience in designing and delivering Solution Architectures across cloud, hybrid, and security landscapes
6. A track record in solving complex problems in scalable, creative ways.
7. Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
8. Strong communication skills both written and verbal
9. A proactive mindset, with curiosity for digital trends and emerging technologies.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We value difference and respect our colleagues, helping our people perform at their best and realize their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. We support bringing your whole self to work and pursuing your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter. We offer flexible working options for all roles and strive to maintain a good work-life balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. This drive to do the right thing is grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. People who want to do what’s right—for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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