Your Role and What You'll Be DoingWe have a cloud first, Microsoft first technology strategy (Dynamics, Power Platform, M365, Azure infrastructure and integration services, .Net).
Our Solutions Architects are each aligned to a domain of responsibility and lead on developing architectures in their domain that aligns the solutions to the joint business and enterprise architecture needs.
This role sits in our IT Enablers portfolio – a multi-year ambitious and exciting transformation our technology estate.
As such, we are on our transformation journey from legacy on-premises to cloud, with solutions needing development across Compute and Storage, Connectivity, and Workplace Services.
A solutions architect with solid Azure Cloud background will therefore be ideal for this role.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Solutions Architect, preferably already Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or well on the path to becoming certified.
As well as the broad knowledge across infrastructure and technology in general, we are seeking demonstrable network experience (LAN, WAN and cloud) as well as hybrid-cloud approaches.All our Solutions Architects will be curious, collaborative, and creative problem solvers.
Our team strength is in our diversity and the environment we have created to help each thrive and grow.
Learning on the job is just part of what we do.About YouExcellent power skills with experience in stakeholder management (technical and non-technical), multi-vendor supplier engagement, and technology leadershipIn-depth knowledge in Azure, Networking (including Security), and InfrastructureDemonstrable experience of legacy transformation and cloud migrationMicrosoft Azure Certifications, TOGAF 9 or higher, ITIL 3 or higher, agile experience are advantageousExperience in selecting and delivering cloud-based solutions, and adopting and driving technology innovationExperience of architecting solutions in a governed and regulated environment Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.Generous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported.
This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose.
We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.
Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are.
It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.