Solutions Architect

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is partnering with a global organisation to appoint a Solutions & Cloud Architect to shape and deliver enterprise technology across cloud, infrastructure, networking and security in a broad, hands-on role.

The role blends architecture, engineering and leadership within a complex hybrid environment, offering exposure to Azure, Entra ID, M365, Cisco, Fortinet and other technologies while driving architecture strategy near delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable cloud and infrastructure solutions.
• Proven ability to produce architecture docs (HLDs/LLDs).
• Strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Lead major technology initiatives including cloud migrations, data centre transformations and infrastructure refreshes.
• Work across Azure, networking, security, compute, storage and end-user technologies.
• Develop target-state architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across projects and BAU activities.
• Ensure solutions are resilient, secure, supportable and aligned to business requirements.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure expertise

Hybrid cloud

Stakeholder management

Security & networking

Tools

Azure

Cisco

Fortinet

VMware

SQL

CI/CD

Monitoring

Job description

We’re working with a global organisation looking to appoint a Solutions & Cloud Architect to play a key role in shaping and delivering enterprise technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, networking and security.

This is a broad, hands-on role combining architecture, engineering and technical leadership within a complex hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and deliver scalable infrastructure and cloud solutions
• Lead major technology initiatives including cloud migrations, data centre transformations and infrastructure refreshes
• Work across Azure, networking, security, compute, storage and end-user technologies
• Develop target-state architectures and technology roadmaps
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across projects and BAU activities
• Ensure solutions are resilient, secure, supportable and aligned to business requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in infrastructure, cloud engineering and solution architecture
• Proven experience designing and delivering Azure and hybrid cloud solutions
• Expertise across networking, security, identity and enterprise infrastructure technologies
• Experience producing architecture documentation including HLDs and LLDs
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive approach to driving technology improvements and innovation

Key technologies:

Azure | Entra ID | Microsoft 365 | Networking | Cisco | Fortinet | Security | VMware | Storage | SQL | Automation | CI/CD | Monitoring & Observability

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in technology transformation, with the chance to influence architecture strategy while remaining close to delivery.