Azure Solution Architect

We are seeking an Azure Solutions Architect to join Legal & General Retail as a key contributor to the organisation’s transformation journey. The role is accountable for end‑to‑end design of secure, resilient, scalable, compliant and cost‑effective cloud infrastructure and platform solutions across both Azure and AWS.

• Produce end‑to‑end Azure infrastructure solutions that align with functional and non‑functional requirements, including security, resilience, performance, compliance, and cost.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to align component‑level designs with the broader architecture and ensure adherence to enterprise principles and target state.
• Communicate architecture decisions, rationale and trade‑offs to stakeholders and governance forums to support informed decision‑making and consistency across the portfolio.
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts and Technology Leads to translate business outcomes into robust and scalable infrastructure requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with target state and support the definition of comprehensive testing and assurance strategies.
• Support estimation and planning activities by working closely with engineering teams to validate and refine delivery plans and infrastructure requirements.
• Coordinate deployment activities across Azure and integrated platforms, ensuring safe change practices, automation and repeatable deployment models.
• Drive shared accountability for successful technology delivery by working in close partnership with project and programme leadership teams.

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience; TOGAF or similar architecture certification desirable; strong preference for Azure certifications such as AZ‑305 or AZ‑104; security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP or SC‑100 advantageous.
• Deep experience delivering end‑to‑end solution architecture within complex enterprise environments, supported by clear and structured high‑level design documentation.
• Strong knowledge of integrating legacy, COTS, SaaS and custom applications, underpinned by robust cloud and infrastructure connectivity patterns.
• Hands‑on expertise across Azure core architecture, including subscriptions, management groups, policy, RBAC and resource organisation, alongside serverless, PaaS, container and managed service capabilities.
• Advanced understanding of cloud networking, identity and security, including VNets, Private Link, Express Route, Entra , conditional access and enterprise security controls such as Key Vault and Defender for Cloud.
• Capability in building resilient, observable and scalable platforms, with experience in AKS, application services, monitoring, disaster recovery and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
• Proven track record of delivering large‑scale, multi‑year technology initiatives within agile environments, and integrating third‑party services in regulated or risk‑aware industries.
• Strong professional attributes, including clear communication and visual storytelling, effective stakeholder facilitation, attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

• Opportunity to participate in our annual performance‑related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays; 26 days after 2 years’ service; option to buy and sell holiday.
• Competitive family leave.
• Participation in our electric car scheme, offering a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only).
• Discounts on a range of high‑street stores and online products.
• Commitment to creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030, investing in sustainable, modern offices across the UK.