Senior Solutions Architect

UBDS

Senior Solutions Architect designing Azure and public-cloud solutions for UBDS Group’s digital consulting, cybersecurity, data, and AI businesses. Driving architecture governance, transformation discovery, and technical delivery.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and architecting cloud solutions, particularly with Microsoft Azure, while ensuring governance and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage digital transformation initiatives and produce comprehensive architectural designs.

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Cloud ArchitectureMicrosoft AzureTechnical Design ExperienceSystems IntegrationITIL Service Management

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Hard Skills

Serverless ComputingIaaSSaaSPaaSEnd-to-End ArchitectureTechnical DeploymentsService DesignDigital TransformationImpact AssessmentsArchitectural Governance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder EngagementMatrix Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSActive DirectorySQL ServerExchangeM365TeamsSharePointSCCMWSUSMDT

Certifications & Qualifications

SC Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Client-Facing RoleSolution ArchitectEnterprise ArchitectSolutions EngineerGovernance Focus

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design solution elements across a range of technologies and specialisms
Architect solutions within public cloud providers such as AWS and Azure
Apply knowledge of serverless computing, IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS
Work with core Microsoft products including AD, SQL Server, Exchange, M365, Teams, SharePoint, SCCM, WSUS, and MDT
Work with Senior Architects to identify core and project-specific delivery resources
Assure and, where applicable, produce low-level designs and end-to-end cloud architecture solutions
Manage and update platform roadmaps, patterns, and standards within the architecture practice
Undertake digital transformation discovery exercises for small and medium organisations, producing impact assessments and recommendations
Ensure architectural governance over cloud platform solution delivery
Engage IT and business representatives to enable architectural change
Consult with other architecture team members
Interface with third-party product and service suppliers
Act as an escalation point for technical and architectural issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a similar client-facing solution-driven role, such as Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Solutions Engineer
Ability to work effectively with business and IT stakeholders, both internal and partners
Experience of systems integration, systems development, and service operation environments
Evidence of previous technical design and architectural experience
Experience of end-to-end architecture, covering business requirements through to technical deployments and service design
Experience of working to tight deadlines
Well-developed communication and presentation skills
Ability to work within a matrix management organisation
Strong governance focus
Proven technical design and architectural experience with cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure
Experience of the practical application of the ITIL service management framework
Eligible for SC Clearance would be desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and personal development options, including technical training, business acumen, and methodologies
Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner via Vitality
Discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance
25 days holiday plus 1 birthday day and 1 work anniversary day, in addition to UK bank holidays
Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
Contributed Pension Scheme
Death in service cover
Hybrid working and flexible working environment
Mentorship and opportunities to gain certifications
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across diverse industries