Senior Azure Solution Architect

at  The Crown Estate

At The Crown Estate, we’re not just building software; we’re shaping the future of digital experiences. As a Senior Azure Solution Architect, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, designing bespoke solutions that redefine how The Crown Estate operates. If you’re passionate about cloud technologies, architectural excellence, and driving impactful change, this role is your canvas.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Expert Development Skills: Proficient in building web apps and services.
• Enterprise Architecture: Design forward-thinking solutions.
• Key Development Skillsets: C#, .NET Core, Azure PaaS (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grids, Cosmos DB, SQL Azure, App Service, API Management).
• Identity Management: Experience with authentication and access technologies.
• Cloud Platforms: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
• Integration Expertise: Familiarity with application integration.
• DevOps Proficiency: Modern DevOps methodologies (Azure DevOps preferred).
• Infrastructure as Code: Expertise in Azure Build Pipelines, Terraform, or BICEP.
• User Experience (UX): Understand the importance of UX in digital product development.
• Agile Practices: Familiarity with Scrum or Kanban.
• DORA Metrics: Knowledge of DORA metrics (DevOps Research and Assessment).

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Front-end skills (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, React, or Angular).
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PURPOSE OF ROLE:

As our Senior Azure Solution Architect, you’ll lead the charge in designing, developing, and supporting cloud-based applications. Your expertise will set the stage for efficiency, security, and scalability across our digital ecosystem.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect and Design: Create robust cloud solutions using Azure services, serverless architectures, RDBMS, and NoSQL databases.
• Guidance and Standards: Lead internal and third-party teams, ensuring adherence to our high standards.
• Evolutionary Architecture: Shape forward-thinking designs that empower rapid software development.
• Best Practices: Uphold TDD, BDD, and clean code principles.
• Automation: Drive efficiency through automation.
• DevOps and Agile: Infuse DevOps and Agile principles into our ethos.
• Security Focus: Prioritise security in code development.
• Technical Discovery: Uncover pain points and business requirements.
• Full Technology Stack: Contribute to PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and operations.