Solution Architect - Surrey - £95k - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment platform is looking for a Solutions Architect to guide future technology at a senior level. This hybrid role involves developing a clear technical architecture, working with leadership to manage the technology roadmap, and promoting best practices. Candidates should have a background in complex cloud solutions, strong knowledge of AWS/Azure, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity will allow the right candidate to significantly impact technology direction and growth.

Qualifications

• Background in designing complex cloud and on-premise solutions.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, Infrastructure as Code, and microservices.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, SOLID, and DRY principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a clear technical architecture across products and services.
• Working alongside senior leaders to deliver the technology roadmap.
• Reviewing current systems and setting out the steps needed for change and improvement.
• Promoting best practice and evaluating new tools and approaches.
• Preparing business cases for adopting new technology.

Skills

Cloud solution design

AWS

Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Microservices

SQL Server

CI/CD

GitHub

Agile methods

Terraform

Docker

DevOps

Cloud AI

Job description

Job Description

Solutions Architect (Hybrid, Surrey)

Location: Surrey (Hybrid, 3 days in the office)

Salary: £85k to £95k plus benefits (depending on experience)

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to help shape and guide the future of technology within a growing business. This is a role where you will be involved at a senior level, working closely with leadership to ensure systems are robust, scalable, and secure, while exploring new ideas and technologies that will keep the business moving forward.

What you will be doing

1. Developing and maintaining a clear technical architecture across products and services
2. Working alongside senior leaders to deliver the technology roadmap
3. Reviewing current systems and setting out the steps needed for change and improvement
4. Promoting best practice and evaluating new tools and approaches
5. Preparing business cases for adopting new technology

What we are looking for

• Background in designing complex cloud and on-premise solutions
• Strong knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, Infrastructure as Code, and microservices
• Familiarity with TOGAF, SOLID, and DRY principles
• Useful extras: SQL Server, CI/CD, GitHub, Agile methods, Terraform, Docker, DevOps, Cloud AI
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders including C Suite

About you

• A strong communicator who can bring people on side
• Detail-focused, proactive, and delivery-driven
• Logical and methodical when tackling problems
• Able to influence and present ideas clearly at all levels

This is a great opportunity for a Solutions Architect who wants to make a real impact, working on projects that will shape the long-term technology direction of the business.