Overview
Technology Recruitment Lead | Building Product Teams across Scotland
Solutions Architect – Infrastructure & Cloud Focus
Our client, a leading organisation undergoing significant technology transformation, is seeking a Solutions Architect with a strong bias towards infrastructure and cloud. This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded architect to play a pivotal role in stabilising and evolving a complex outsourced IT environment.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping future-state architecture, reviewing service management practices, and driving strategic tech change initiatives. This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between technical delivery and business outcomes, ideally with experience in financial services.
Responsibilities
* Design and deliver scalable infrastructure and cloud solutions aligned with business goals.
* Lead technology change initiatives across infrastructure platforms and service delivery.
* Review and enhance service management models within an outsourced environment.
* Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.
Candidate Profile
* Proven background in Solutions Architecture, with a strong emphasis on Infrastructure Services and Cloud Platforms.
* Experience working within or alongside outsourced IT service agreements.
* Strong understanding of business outcomes and how technology enables them.
* Comfortable with service management frameworks and delivery optimisation.
* Development experience is advantageous.
* Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or GCP.
* Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and ITIL practices.
The successful candidate will join a small, agile team of architects and engineers, collaborating closely with service managers, delivery leads, and business stakeholders. The environment is fast-paced, outcome-driven, and offers the chance to influence strategic direction.
Benefits
The role comes with a comprehensive and flexible benefits offering, including:
* Private medical insurance (with options to extend to family)
* Health screening and biennial eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
* Cycle to work scheme and green car scheme
* Enhanced family leave and career break options
* Pension contributions up to 10%
* Life assurance (10x salary) and income protection (75% salary)
* Share plans with matched contributions
* Season ticket and emergency loan schemes
* Study support, mentoring, and volunteering opportunities
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Financial Services, Investment Management, and Investment Banking
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