Solutions Architect – Azure | Hybrid | Financial Services We’re working with a forward-thinking insurance broking organisation that is undergoing a major modernisation journey. As part of this transformation, they’re seeking a Solutions Architect to play a central role in shaping scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading the design and delivery of Azure-based architectures (IaaS, PaaS, serverless, data, AI/ML).
Working cross-functionally to understand business capabilities and define target state architecture.
Driving modernisation efforts, integrating cloud-native Azure services and legacy systems.
Leading integration strategies (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) and hybrid cloud communications.
Developing reusable architecture blueprints and technical documentation (HLD/LLD).
Supporting architectural governance, procurement decisions, and executive reporting.
Mentoring engineering teams on best practices in Azure, DevOps, API design, and security.
What You’ll Bring:
Strong architectural understanding across infrastructure, software, data, and security.
Proven experience in Azure migration and modernisation of legacy platforms.
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure (M365, Entra, APIM, Azure DevOps).
Experience in microservices, AKS, API-first design, and middleware tools like Logic Apps and Service Bus.
A track record of delivering system integration programmes at scale.
Clear communication skills with the ability to simplify the complex for non-technical stakeholders.
Background in Insurance, financial services or transactional banking systems (preferred).