Azure Solution Architect

Who We Are For more than 20 years, we have been working with organizations large and small to help solve business challenges through technology. We bring a unique combination of engineering and strategy to Make Data Work for organizations. Our clients range from the travel and leisure industry to publishing, retail and banking. The common thread between our clients is their commitment to making data work as seen through their investment in those efforts. In our quest to solve data challenges for our clients, we work with large enterprise, cloud based and marketing technology suites. We have a deep understanding of these solutions so we can help our clients make the most of their investment in an efficient way to have a data driven business. Softcrylic now joins forces with Hexaware to Make Data Work in bigger ways Why Work at Softcrylic? Softcrylic provides an engaging, team-focused, and rewarding work environment where people are excited about the work they do and passionate about delivering creative solutions to our clients. We are looking to add an Azure Solution Architect to our team in London, UK This is a Full-Time position and a Remote role. Job Summary: The Solution Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization’s IT architecture, focusing on leveraging Microsoft Azure to drive digital transformation. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role will provide expert technical leadership and strategic direction in modernizing the IT infrastructure. The architect will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. This position requires a deep understanding of Azure cloud architecture, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work across both technical and business domains to achieve the organization’s strategic goals. Key Responsibilities: Architecture Design: Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure that meet the organization's evolving business and technical requirements. Technical Leadership: Provide authoritative technical direction and leadership for complex IT projects, ensuring best practices in cloud architecture, cost optimization, performance, and security are applied. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including security, operations, developers, and business leaders to gather requirements, recommend optimal solutions, and ensure successful project delivery. Cloud Strategy & Roadmap: Lead the development and continuous evolution of the Azure cloud strategy, ensuring it is aligned with the organization’s business goals and supports future growth. Digital Transformation: Support the CTO in driving the company’s digital transformation initiatives by providing guidance on modernizing IT systems and migrating legacy systems to cloud-based infrastructure. Required Experience: Solution Architecture Expertise: Proven experience as a Solution Architect, working closely with senior executives to define and implement enterprise-wide IT architecture strategies. Cloud Expertise: In-depth experience in designing and deploying cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, with a strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices. Architecture Design: Demonstrated ability to create scalable, secure, and cost-efficient Azure cloud architectures, with a focus on resilience and high performance. DevOps & Automation: Strong experience with DevOps practices, including the use of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Azure DevOps, to streamline cloud resource deployment and management. Communication & Leadership: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams effectively. Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative, practical, and effective technical solutions to complex business challenges.