Cloud Infrastructure Architect (Azure)
Our client is a public sector body responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work with employers and those running pensions to help people save safely for their retirement.
You'll have access to a fantastic office located in the heart of Brighton that is a short distance from the train station, shops and the sea. The organisation is committed to making the environment a great place to work and do everything possible to support their people reach their full potential with training, secondment and development opportunities.
Join an expanding team for the chance to be a part of the biggest change to pensions in a generation.
Role
We're looking for a Technical Architect to drive and deliver strategic cloud architecting & implementation in Microsoft Azure platform to enable and guide the IT design and development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs focused around Regulatory and Automatic Enrolment Systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Solution Architects on the combination of Infrastructure components, architectures and solutions (Microsoft and 3rd Party Solutions) which includes using a more data driven approach aligned to the corporate strategy as well as Business, Data and Enterprise Architectures.
- Provide technical leadership to solutions, infrastructure and development teams and set example for teams through hands-on Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, Data and Application development, detailed technical design sessions, focus on documentation and other quality assurance activities.
- Support developing IT technical solutions to solve business problems and achieve business objectives.
- Contribute towards the development and implementation of the IT and Data strategy using "Cloud First".
- Continuously improve Architecture, Development, Infrastructure, DevOps methodologies, processes and standards including 'best practice' and policies relating to wider solutions and their development.
Essential Criteria
- Specialist knowledge of Microsoft Azure Stack relating to IT Technical Architecture models, Web and Cloud technology, DevOps, Software Development (SDLC), and data management methodologies plus IT processes (Agile, Waterfall, ITIL).
- Expert knowledge in relation to all new and/or major Microsoft Cloud technologies in support of projects authorised through IT governance and good comprehension of regulations governing IT, e.g. Data Protection, GDPR, Pensions Act
- Proficient & Hands on experience in architecting, designing and managing continuous delivery system and methodologies on Azure.
- Broad knowledge of modern architecture patterns e.g., microservices, data platform, their suitability, complexities and alternatives as well as Web, Cloud and Database principles and architectures and specifically Microsoft technologies, including Azure, SharePoint, Dynamics 365 CRM, .Net, Sitecore, Logic Apps, Power Apps, Power Automation (Flow), SQL Server and Enterprise Architecture plus BI/MI experience, ESB/ETL, Data and Cyber Security and SaaS, PaaS plus IaaS.
- Assist with delivering end-to-end software lifecycle improvements, using agile delivery methods and multi-disciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Civil Service Pension arrangements, which are recognised as some of the best in the pension's world
- Discretionary bonus arrangements
- Access to performance related pay progression
- 25 days annual leave provision
- Flexible working arrangements
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced parental leave arrangements
- A free employee assistance programme
- An excellent office location in Brighton.
