Solutions Architect – Azure & Microsoft Power Platform

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist financial services firm in Preston is seeking a hands-on Solutions Architect to design scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and Power Platform. This role requires strong technical leadership along with the ability to bridge business and technical needs in a lean, agile environment. It offers a unique opportunity to own solution design in a dynamic company with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong Azure architecture and Power Platform skills needed.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, lean environment.
• Experience in financial services preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud-based solutions.
• Architect modern solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Handle legacy-to-cloud migrations and modernisation initiatives.

Skills

Azure architecture

Power Platform

Cloud solutions design

Agile methodology

Financial services experience

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Solutions Architect – Azure & Microsoft Power Platform (Remote First)

A specialist financial services firm is seeking a hands-on Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud-based solutions. This role is well-suited to someone who thrives in smaller, high-accountability environments where technical leadership, delivery, and clear communication are critical.

Key Focus Areas:

• Architecting modern solutions using Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS, Logic Apps, APIM, AKS)
• Hands-on experience with PowerApps and Microsoft 365 integration
• Leading legacy-to-cloud migrations and modernisation initiatives
• Designing reusable frameworks and integration patterns for microservices and hybrid environments
• Collaborating across business and tech to deliver secure, scalable platforms

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Azure architecture and Power Platform skills
• Comfortable working in a lean, agile, fast-moving business
• Able to bridge business requirements and complex technical solutions
• Financial services experience preferred, not essential
• This is a unique opportunity to own solution design in a growing and ambitious organisation.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.