Technical Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service seeks a Technical Solutions Architect to drive cloud-based solution delivery. Responsibilities include leading design on Microsoft Azure, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring security and compliance in all solutions. Key qualifications include extensive Azure experience, communication skills, and familiarity with modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Technical Architect within a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and API Management.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of technical solutions on Azure, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business needs.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to drive cloud best practices, automation, and scalability.
• Act as a technical advisor and point of escalation for engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

DevOps practices

cloud security

microservices

event-driven architectures

Docker

communication

Job description

Job Description

Technical Solutions Architect

We are seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect with a strong background in Microsoft Azure and modern DevOps practices. You'll play a key role in designing secure, scalable, and resilient solutions, working alongside engineering and platform teams in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment.

You'll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of cloud-based solutions, helping to deliver high-impact digital transformation initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of technical solutions on Azure, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business needs.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to drive cloud- best practices, automation, and scalability.
• Own architecture artefacts such as high-level designs, cloud patterns, and integration diagrams.
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance are Embedded into all solution designs.
• Act as a technical advisor and point of escalation for engineers and stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Technical Architect within a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and API Management.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, and access management (Azure AD), and governance (Azure Policy, Blueprints).
• Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architectures, and container technologies (Docker, AKS).
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Microsoft certifications (eg Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert).
• Experience in enterprise-scale environments or regulated industries.
• Exposure to hybrid cloud models, Legacy system integration, and cloud migrations.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or Log Analytics.