Dogs Trust
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
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Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
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.
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.
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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 Dogs Trust 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.
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To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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