Solutions Architect

Oscar; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Enterprise-scale programmes

Strategic influence

Job summary

Oscar is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design secure, scalable infrastructure and cloud solutions across a complex enterprise environment. You will influence technology strategy, lead architecture discussions and deliver Azure and hybrid cloud projects across multi-site environments.

The role involves creating end-to-end designs, technical documentation and governance across implementing teams and third-party suppliers, while balancing security, cost and resilience.

Qualifications

• Designing enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Producing HLDs, LLDs and technical design documentation.
• Leading architecture discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Delivering Azure and hybrid cloud projects.
• VMware and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Architecture governance and design assurance.
• Working within complex multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end infrastructure and cloud solutions across enterprise projects.
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation.
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles from discovery through to delivery.
• Define architecture standards, governance and best practices.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers and third-party suppliers to ensure successful implementation.
• Review existing platforms and identify opportunities for modernisation and continuous improvement.
• Balance security, resilience, scalability, supportability and cost when making architecture decisions.

Skills

Infrastructure design

HLD/LLD

Azure

Hybrid cloud

Architecture governance

Stakeholder leadership

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Entra ID

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Job description

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a well-established organisation undergoing significant investment in its technology landscape.

You'll play a key role in designing secure, scalable infrastructure and cloud solutions across a complex enterprise environment, working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to shape future architecture and ensure successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong infrastructure background who has progressed into architecture and enjoys working across both cloud and on-premise technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design end-to-end infrastructure and cloud solutions across enterprise projects.
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation.
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles from discovery through to delivery.
• Define architecture standards, governance and best practices.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers and third-party suppliers to ensure successful implementation.
• Review existing platforms and identify opportunities for modernisation and continuous improvement.
• Balance security, resilience, scalability, supportability and cost when making architecture decisions.

Technical Environment

You'll be working across technologies including:

• Microsoft 365
• VMware
• Windows Server
• Active Directory / Entra ID
• Networking & Security
• Hybrid Infrastructure
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Modern Workplace Technologies

About You

We're looking for someone who has experience in:

• Designing enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Producing HLDs, LLDs and technical design documentation.
• Leading architecture discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Delivering Azure and hybrid cloud projects.
• VMware and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Architecture governance and design assurance.
• Working within complex multi-site environments.

Experience with TOGAF, ITIL or other architecture frameworks would be advantageous but isn't essential.

• Infrastructure as Code
• Identity & Access Management
• Exchange Online
• SharePoint Online
• Microsoft Teams
• Zero Trust Security
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability

What's in it for You?

• Pension
• Annual leave package
• Exposure to enterprise-scale transformation programmes
• Opportunity to influence technology strategy across a large organisation