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Solutions Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure

We’re looking for an experienced Solutions Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure to lead the design and assurance of customer cloud and infrastructure solutions across pre-sales, delivery, and transition into Managed Services. You’ll help ensure every solution is secure, scalable, supportable, and aligned to Simoda standards—while working closely with Sales, Project Delivery, and Managed Services teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Location: Sheffield | Working pattern: [Office/Hybrid]

What you’ll be doing

Lead cloud and infrastructure solution design across customer engagements (pre-sales through delivery).
Design and validate solutions across Azure, Microsoft 365, AVD/RDS, Windows Server, networking, and security.
Assure technical scope, assumptions, and feasibility during discovery and initiation.
Provide hands-on technical leadership and act as an escalation point for complex issues.
Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and constraints early in delivery.
Ensure solutions are documented, standardised, and ready for support (monitoring, backup, security, acceptance criteria).
Improve reference architectures and repeatable service offerings by feeding lessons learned back into teams.

What we’re looking for

Strong experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure and cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
Practical experience across Microsoft 365, identity, security, and device management platforms.
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and/or Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
Solid background in Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and core infrastructure services.
Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

Microsoft certifications (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-100/101) or working towards them.
Experience in an MSP, VAR, or IT services environment.
Exposure to Azure governance, cost optimisation, and security best practice.
Comfortable supporting pre-sales activities and customer presentations.

How you work

Collaborative: works effectively with architects, project managers, and engineers.
Results-oriented: communicates progress, risks, and issues clearly and early.
Constructively challenges when technical risk is identified.
Technically curious and committed to continuous improvement.
Pride in quality: produces clean, consistent, well-documented solutions.
Customer-minded: acts in the best interests of customers, colleagues, and the wider business.

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Training budget and support for certifications.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Pension scheme/Westfield Health Scheme & Death in Service benefit.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience. If you’d like to discuss the role before applying, email us at HR@simoda.co.uk and request a call from us.