81288 - Senior Solution Architect (Microsoft)
London | Permanent | £90,000 + 7.5% bonus | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 remote after probation)
Are you a Senior Solution Architect ready to shape the future of enterprise technology at scale?
Join UK Power Networks and play a pivotal role in modernising core platforms across Azure, M365 and the Power Platform, helping power millions of homes and businesses across the UK.
As a trusted technical authority within the Information Systems team, you'll define current and target-state architectures, modernise legacy 3 tier applications, and lead the adoption of cloud-native, data-driven and platform-led solutions.
You'll work closely with senior business stakeholders, architects, delivery teams and strategic partners-guiding architectural decisions across multiple customer journeys while influencing up to £5m of technology investment.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you'll:
* Own and evolve enterprise and solution architectures
* Lead design assurance through governance and Architecture Review Boards
* Champion standardisation and minimal customisation
* Drive transformation across Azure, M365, Power Platform and Microsoft Fabric
* Mentor and coach junior architects while shaping long‑term roadmaps
You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving complex business problems with technology and can confidently translate architecture into value. You’ll bring:
* Proven experience as a Senior Solution Architect in a large, complex IT environment
* Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics and Power Platform
* Strong knowledge of cyber security, identity, integration and data architecture
* Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF / ArchiMate)
* The credibility to influence senior leaders and diverse technical teams
In return, UK Power Networks offers:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Generous pension contributions (up to 10% employer)
* Hybrid working, discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work and green car leasing
* Employee assistance, occupational health support, and wide‑ranging lifestyle benefits
If you’re ready to lead enterprise‑scale architecture, influence technology strategy, and help keep the UK connected through innovation – we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 17 April 2026
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If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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