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Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced Azure Architect to work with a key client in London.
Job Responsibility:
Own and define the end to end solution architecture for the Griffin data migration and integration scope, covering application, data, integration, environment, and security aspects
Produce and maintain solution architecture artefacts, including high level designs, low level designs, integration patterns, data flows, and environment views
Ensure architectural decisions align with Azure Well Architected Framework principles, client enterprise architecture principles, security policies, and public sector standards
Define architectural guardrails and non functional requirements (performance, resilience, availability, scalability)
Architect Azure based data migration approaches, including data sourcing, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and cutover strategies
Define integration patterns between legacy systems, target platforms, and downstream consumers (APIs, batch, event based where applicable)
Work closely with Data Analysts and migration teams to ensure data quality, lineage, and traceability are built into the solution design
Embed security by design principles across all solution components, aligned to SC cleared and public sector requirements
Ensure compliance with relevant security, data protection, and governance standards throughout design and delivery
Support security assurance activities, including design reviews, risk assessments, and audit engagement
Act as the architectural authority during delivery, supporting design governance, change impact assessment, and technical decision making
Review and assure designs produced by delivery teams and third party suppliers to ensure consistency and compliance
Support Phase 0 planning by shaping architectural options, dependencies, risks, and assumptions for the Statement of Work
Engage confidently with client architects, technical authorities, and senior stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts clearly and pragmatically
Work collaboratively with programme management, testing, and delivery leads to ensure architecture supports effective delivery and testing outcomes
Provide architectural input into planning, RAID, and governance forums
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering Azure based solutions in secure or highly regulated public sector environments
Strong background in data migration and system integration architecture, including legacy to target transformations
Experience designing solutions across multiple environments (development, test, staging, production) using Azure environment and release management principles
Experience applying Azure Well Architected Framework and cloud design patterns (resilience, scalability, cost optimisation)
Solid understanding of integration patterns, APIs, data flows, and interface design
Demonstrable experience working in multi vendor delivery landscapes
Strong documentation skills, with experience producing clear, structured architecture artefacts
Familiarity with public sector data, digital, or transformation programmes
Experience supporting testing, migration rehearsals, and cutover planning from an architectural perspective
Knowledge of architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and secure by design principles