Job description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Solutions Architecture professional to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide technology solutions that support the organisation's digital transformation strategy. This role is responsible for defining solution architecture, establishing technology standards, and ensuring scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions across a Microsoft-first technology estate.
Required Skills & ExperienceEssential
• 5-10 years' experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or similar senior architecture role.
• Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale Microsoft technology solutions.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Strong understanding of Azure Integration Services.
• Experience designing API-led, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on software development background with enterprise integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, release management, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent understanding of cloud security, identity management, governance, compliance, and privacy principles.
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing architecture within multi-vendor delivery environments.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and modern software development practices.
Desirable
• Experience leading enterprise application modernisation programmes.
• Experience delivering legacy system decommissioning initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 certifications.
• Experience within membership organisations, professional bodies, or highly regulated environments.
Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking and enterprise architecture leadership.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Collaborative leadership and team development.
• Customer-focused and outcome-driven mindset.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery.
• Strong governance and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary of £90,000.
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to modern Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on organisational transformation and technology strategy.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates