Cloud Solution Architect

Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales & Delivery) Location: Remote (UK-based) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Why this role is different! Own solutions end-to-end — from pre-sales through to delivery Act as design authority, shaping what gets sold and how it’s delivered Work across Azure migrations, landing zones, and modern cloud platforms Influence standards, frameworks, and reusable offerings Join a collaborative team where pre-sales and delivery are genuinely aligned The Role: As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you’ll sit at the intersection of pre-sales, architecture, and hands-on delivery — playing a critical role in both winning and delivering high-quality Azure solutions. You’ll work closely with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to shape opportunities, lead customer discovery sessions, and produce high-quality solution designs, before following those solutions through into successful delivery. Key responsibilities include: Pre-Sales & Solution Design Lead technical pre-sales engagements, ensuring solutions are deliverable, scalable, and commercially sound Run customer discovery workshops and cloud assessments across infrastructure, security, identity, and governance Translate findings into clear recommendations, roadmaps, and executive-level outputs Produce high-quality artefacts including SOWs, high-level designs (HLDs), and effort estimates Act as technical sign-off authority for solutions before they are presented to customers Support bids, RFPs, and customer presentations as the trusted technical expert Delivery & Technical Leadership Lead delivery of complex Azure projects including migrations, landing zones, and platform builds Design and implement Azure environments aligned to Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) best practices Own technical quality from project kick-off through to service transition Act as the escalation point for technical issues, risks, and dependencies Ensure delivery stays aligned to agreed scope, timelines, and effort Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong technical culture Practice Development Contribute to repeatable service offerings, frameworks, and best practices Build reusable artefacts including assessment tools, templates, and reference architectures Stay current with Azure and Microsoft technology developments and share knowledge internally The Candidate: We’re looking for a well-rounded Cloud Architect who is equally comfortable in front of customers, designing solutions, and leading delivery. You’ll bring: Proven experience in a Cloud Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Architect, or Senior Consultant role Strong experience across the full lifecycle: discovery, design, SOW creation, and delivery Hands-on delivery experience with Azure migrations, landing zones, and cloud platforms Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial awareness (scope, effort, margin) Confidence leading customer workshops and engaging with both technical and business stakeholders Technical expertise in: Azure architecture (IaaS & PaaS) Networking, identity, and security (Entra ID, Conditional Access, networking design) Azure migration tools and approaches (Azure Migrate, wave planning) Governance and monitoring (Policy, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor) Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, or similar) Desirable: Experience with hybrid cloud (Azure Arc, VMware, etc.) Exposure to security and compliance tooling (Defender, Sentinel, Purview) Understanding of FinOps or cost optimisation practices Certifications: AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) — preferred or working towards AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) — strongly desirable What you’ll get in return: Financial Life Insurance Pension Car allowance (subject to role) £1000 refer a friend bonus. Generous uncapped commission scheme (sales role) Profit share bonus scheme (non-sales, subject to T&C’s) Free will-writing service Long Service Awards (financial and time rewards) Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice) Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice) IT Purchase / Loan Scheme Financial Wellbeing Tool Pension Surgery (consultation with a financial advisor) Discount scheme (retail, experience days etc.) Navan Buying holidays (salary sacrifice) Childcare voucher scheme Health and Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme -for you and your family (Counselling, legal advice, career coaching, financial support) Digital GP Wisdom Well-Being Platform Gym membership contribution Gym time Yoga –Free onsite yoga Eye tests Flu jabs Fruit basket –per floor stocked weekly Mental Health First Aiders Time off Holidays –above statutory increasing with service, plus 8 bank holidays Birthday benefit -Have your birthday off on us! Enhanced Maternity Pay Enhanced Paternity Pay Compassionate Leave Jury Duty Funeral Leave Volunteering Days Perks Welcome goodie bag. Company apparel Free staff parties Incentives –Competitions and prizes including trips. Staff awards Culture Team events Environme