The Role
Lead design and delivery of scalable, secure Microsoft Azure solutions. Produce high- and low-level architecture artefacts, advise stakeholders, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and data principles, collaborate with IT and partners, and contribute to Agile delivery and EA evolution.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you a solutions architect with a wealth of experience of building solutions in Microsoft Azure?
We’re looking for a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, who will lead on the design and delivery of scalable, secure solutions that are aligned with our organisational objectives, and help us help more dogs.
We’re looking for a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, who will lead on the design and delivery of scalable, secure solutions that are aligned with our organisational objectives, and help us help more dogs.
What does this role do?
As Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, you’ll:
- be the organisational expert on Microsoft Azure solutions, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, with the ability to translate their complex requirements into effective solutions,
- produce high-level and low-level architecture artefacts, ensuring quality and consistency at all times, and working closely with internal teams and third-party partners to deliver,
- ensure solutions are designed with overall strategy, architecture and data management principles in mind – you’ll clearly understand how the solutions enable the delivery of our strategy,
- work closely with IT colleagues, from understanding requirements to contributing to Agile delivery frameworks, collaborating effectively every step of the walk,
- contribute to the ongoing evolution of Dogs Trust’s enterprise architecture strategy, always looking for opportunities to optimise and enhance processes.
Screening calls for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 6th July 2026, with panel interviews the following week.
Could this be you?
This role combines technical skills with excellent stakeholder engagement, so proven, hands-on experience as a solutions architect in a complex, multi-cloud environment is essential, as well as the ability to produce high-quality, logical solution designs. Simultaneously, you’ll need to be confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and present complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders in meaningful language. A passion for dogs and the work we do is essential.
About
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
Skills Required
- Proven, hands-on experience as a solutions architect in a complex, multi-cloud environment
- Experience designing and delivering scalable, secure Microsoft Azure solutions
- Ability to produce high-level and low-level architecture artefacts
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to present complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders
- Understanding of enterprise architecture strategy and data management principles
- Experience contributing to Agile delivery frameworks and collaborating with internal teams and third-party partners
- Passion for dogs and alignment with Dogs Trust mission
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The Company
What We Do
Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity, founded in 1891. Their mission is to ensure a better life for every dog by providing rehoming services, veterinary care, behaviour support, and education. Powered by a dedicated community of staff and volunteers, they work tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs across the UK and internationally, campaigning for better treatment and ensuring every dog receives the care and love they deserve.
