Requirements
Must have:
- Experience as a Technical Solutions Architect or similar senior architecture role - Strong experience with outsourced IT services and enterprise-scale infrastructures - In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms and services (Azure, AWS, IaaS, SaaS, M365) - Proven track record designing secure, scalable, and highly available systems - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical governance skills
Responsibilities:
- Define and deliver a cohesive technical architecture and roadmap aligned to business strategy - Act as Technical Design Authority, leading design governance, review, and approval of IT solutions - Design secure, resilient, and highly available solutions across cloud, infrastructure, application, and data domains - Translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs - Advise senior IT and business leaders on emerging technologies, including cloud platforms, AI, and hyperautomation - Produce architecture models, technical specifications, and solution documentation - Drive transition from on-premise and data centre environments to cloud-first digital services - Promote reuse of existing technical assets, frameworks, and methodologies
Company:
We are excited to offer a permanent Technical Solutions Architect role within our large, complex IT environment that is undergoing a cloud-first, AI-enabled, and hyper-automated transformation. This position provides the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide architecture, influence senior stakeholders, and design secure, scalable solutions that support critical public-facing services. We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. The role is remote-first, with some travel required to locations including Burnley, Sheffield, Pendle, Cardiff, or London, and comes with a competitive salary of £90,000.