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Job Title Cloud Solutions Architect (Pre‑Sales & Delivery) Location Hybrid (UK‑based) Salary Competitive Job Type Full‑time, Permanent 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. Key Responsibilities 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
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
Environment
Free onsite parking New refurbed office – Table tennis, table football, games consoles, multi‑faith room, fully stocked bar, outdoor eating area, smoking shelter
Our Promise to you… If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support and adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. TIEVA is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing who you are. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Leeds
Job Type:
FullTime

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