Cloud Solutions Architect

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An opportunity has arisen for a talented Cloud Solutions Architect to join our Architect team based from one of our regional offices.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

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.

As part of the above project you can expect to get involved in various tasks which include, but not limited to; looking at producing solutions to new systems that are being brought, working with key stakeholders to understand the business requirements, formulating designs and taking them through normal governance, working in collaboration with our engineering team through the implementation process and supporting/knowledge sharing with more junior members of the team.

About You

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Solutions Architect, with excellent power skills with experience in stakeholder management (technical and non-technical), multi-vendor supplier engagement, and technology leadership.

Our ideal candidate will also have the following:

• Solutions architect experience with a good background in Azure Cloud
• Demonstrable experience of legacy transformation and cloud migration
• Experience of architecting solutions in a governed and regulated environment
• In-depth knowledge in Azure, Networking (including Security), and Infrastructure
• Microsoft Azure Certifications, TOGAF 9 or higher, ITIL 3 or higher, agile experience are advantageous
• Experience in selecting and delivering cloud-based solutions, and adopting and driving technology innovation
• Good communication skills, with the ability to conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This includes being able to listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and articulate ideas clearly and concisely.

If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving team hit the apply button below for consideration!

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 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.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.