Solution Architect (Azure)

Summary: The Solution Architect (Azure) role involves leading the design, development, and optimization of a cloud-based web application on Azure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure services, cloud integration, and security best practices. This position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance with architectural standards and successful project delivery. The role emphasizes the importance of scalability, security, and cost efficiency in cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for a web application hosted on Azure, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-based applications using Azure services such as Azure Front Door, API Management (APIM), Azure Gateway, Azure Spring Boot, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure PostgreSQL.
• Define and document conceptual, logical, and physical architecture while ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Design and implement file-based and API-based integration patterns, ensuring seamless connectivity between different systems.
• Guide development teams on best practices for Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps for robust integration solutions.
• Conduct design reviews and collaborate with the Design Authority to ensure compliance with cloud architecture principles.
• Ensure cloud cybersecurity controls using tools such as Azure Defender, Qualys vulnerability scans (containers, endpoints, networks), and other security solutions.
• Define and enforce baseline security requirements to ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulations.
• Define and validate Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) such as scalability, availability, resilience, observability, and compliance.
• Ensure the solution meets performance, security, and compliance standards while optimizing for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps best practices.
• Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, security teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, with expertise in Azure cloud services.
• Strong experience with Azure networking and security services (e.g., Azure Front Door, APIM, Gateway, Azure Defender, Qualys, etc.).
• Expertise in integration patterns, API-based architectures, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience in designing, reviewing, and validating Azure/GCP cloud architecture.
• Knowledge of Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and ability to define baseline security controls.
• Understanding of cloud cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management, and compliance standards.
• Prior experience working past Design Authority reviews and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Warwick-On-Eden

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT