Technology & Modern Work Architect - Leeds

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital transformation is seeking a Technology & Modern Work Architect in Leeds. This role involves advancing core infrastructure, advocating modern workplace solutions, and ensuring technology aligns with a 5-year strategy. Candidates must have expertise in AWS, Azure, and M365 tools, focusing on scalable systems and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud service integration.
• Hands-on experience with networking and M365 technologies, preferably certified at Solution Architect level.
• Ability to design scalable, efficient systems while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of core infrastructure, collaboration, and platforms.
• Shape policies, standards, and solution designs.
• Advocate modern work practices and oversee vendor solutions.

Skills

Enterprise IT infrastructure

Cloud service integration

Modern workplace solutions

Networking

M365 technologies

Education

Solution Architect certification

Tools

AWS

Azure Entra-ID Suite

M365 Enterprise

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Job Description

Technology & Modern Work Architect - Leeds

Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation? Do you have the vision and expertise to drive modern workplace innovation? Want to make a lasting impact on how technology empowers people?

StepChange is driving a bold digital transformation, and we’re looking for a Technology & Modern Work Architect to help shape our future. This new discipline will play a vital role in advancing modern infrastructure and collaboration platforms, ensuring technology is at the heart of our ambitious 5-year strategy.

What you’ll be doing

StepChange is seeking a Technology & Modern Work Architect to lead the evolution of its core infrastructure, collaboration, and platforms. You’ll shape policies, standards, and solution designs while ensuring technical decisions are well-informed and scalable.

Beyond architecture, you’ll advocate modern work practices, foster collaboration across teams, and oversee vendor solutions to ensure alignment with our technology strategy and governance frameworks.

About you

We’re looking for a Technology & Modern Work Architect with deep expertise in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud service integration, and modern workplace solutions.

In this role, you’ll shape our core infrastructure, collaboration, and platforms, leveraging your expertise in AWS, Azure Entra-ID Suite, and M365 Enterprise. Your knowledge of IaaS, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and IP telephony will be instrumental in designing scalable, efficient systems. You’ll also work extensively with Microsoft Entra-ID's capabilities, M365 collaboration tools, and security solutions like Microsoft Defender, ensuring the charity remains ahead in modern work practices and digital security.

You’ll balance timeliness, cost, and quality in solution design while ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.

Your ability to distill complex architectures into clear, consumable documents will be crucial, as will your hands-on experience with networking and M365 technologies, preferably certified at Solution Architect level. Most importantly, you’ll design with both technology and people in mind—ensuring seamless adoption and an effective operating model.