Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect

Closing date 8th July 2026

Join us as a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping how a critical national organisation designs, governs, and evolves its cloud platforms. This is more than a technical role—it’s a chance to influence enterprise-wide transformation, working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and strategy across Azure, Microsoft 365, and emerging cloud technologies.

If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable cloud environments and want to see your work make a tangible impact, this role offers the autonomy, variety, and challenge to take your expertise to the next level.

We’re powering Britain’s smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together.

Today, we’re building a resilient and secure smart energy network that underpins transformation across the UK.

Tomorrow, we’re driving innovation and supporting the transition to Net Zero through cutting-edge technology and collaboration.

Together, we create an environment where our people thrive—working across teams, developing new skills, and shaping the future of energy.

A career at DCC means being part of something bigger: meaningful work, real impact, and continuous opportunity to grow.

• Design, provision, and govern Azure and Microsoft 365 services to deliver secure, scalable enterprise cloud solutions.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture, translating complex business requirements into robust cloud designs aligned to long-term strategy.
• Define and implement governance, standards, and patterns across Microsoft cloud platforms, including SharePoint Online and Power Platform.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, delivery teams, and third parties to integrate cloud services and support migration initiatives (including Microsoft Fabric).
• Provide technical leadership across optimisation, resilience, and continuous improvement of the Microsoft cloud estate.

• Proven experience architecting and delivering Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong ability to design scalable, secure cloud architectures and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Hands-on capability with automation and scripting (particularly PowerShell; Python or C# advantageous).
• Deep understanding of cloud governance, identity, security, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.

While our mission is ambitious, we also prioritise balance—offering flexibility and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

• Hybrid working (typically 8 days per month in the office)
• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and performance-related bonus
• Generous annual leave and pension
• Private healthcare and flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing development opportunities, access to learning programmes, and exposure to industry experts

Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of energy through technology.

As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments or support, please contact the recruitment team.

Join Smart DCC—where your expertise helps power a smarter, greener Britain.