Technical Architect – Cloud‑First Solutions

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and evolution of modern, cloud‑first solutions for our financial services business. This strategic position will shape enterprise architecture, influence technology decisions, and work closely with engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, cloud‑native services.

Key responsibilities

• Modernise legacy platforms and define integration strategies.
• Design and govern cloud‑native architectures on Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with solution, infrastructure, data and security teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and promote best engineering practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and update architecture standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Technical, Solution or Enterprise Architect.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies and modern cloud architecture.
• Experience working in regulated or large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication skills for guiding both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure and cloud‑native architecture
• Microservices and distributed systems
• API design, API Management and enterprise integration
• .NET and Microsoft technology stacks
• Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£70,000‑£80,000 per year) plus bonus and benefits
• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite)
• Opportunity to influence enterprise architecture and technology strategy
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement