At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and guide Azure architecture for secure, scalable digital services.
- Company: Ofgem, a key player in the UK's energy system.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, 30 days leave, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on digital transformation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy with innovative cloud solutions.
- Qualifications: Strong Azure expertise and experience in cloud architecture.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Across government, cloud technology underpins the delivery of secure, scalable and modern digital services. As organisations adopt cloud‑first strategies, strong architecture is essential to ensure platforms are well designed, governed and able to deliver long‑term value. Ofgem plays a vital role in the UK’s energy system, protecting consumers and enabling a more secure, fair and sustainable energy future, and a robust architecture capability is central to this mission.
Within the Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) directorate, we are modernising our technology estate and expanding our use of Microsoft Azure as a core platform. This includes building secure, scalable and cost‑effective solutions that support data, AI and digital services across the organisation. As a Principal Technical Architect (Azure), you will play a key role in shaping how Azure is designed and used across Ofgem. You will define standards and governance, guide technical decision‑making and support delivery teams to build high‑quality cloud solutions. Working across programmes and domains, you will ensure architectural consistency, manage risk and embed architectural best practice across our Azure environment. This is a highly influential technical role within a fast‑paced and evolving environment, requiring deep Azure expertise and strong architectural capability.
Responsibilities
- Defining and shaping Azure architecture standards, aligned to organisational and government frameworks
- Establishing and embedding architectural patterns, principles and governance
- Providing oversight and assurance for complex cloud solutions
- Supporting architectural decision‑making and managing technical risk
- Promoting reusable frameworks and best practice across teams
- Collaborating with stakeholders to align technology and business needs
- Evaluating emerging Azure capabilities and supporting their adoption
- Mentoring architects and engineers, building capability across DDSS
We are looking for:
A highly experienced technical architect who can shape and guide cloud architecture in a complex environment. You will bring strong Azure expertise alongside the ability to influence across teams.
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong experience designing and delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure
- Solid understanding of cloud architecture, governance and optimisation
- Experience contributing to architectural standards and decision‑making
- Knowledge of security, identity and compliance in cloud environments
- Ability to collaborate across teams and guide technical outcomes
Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are expected (or achievable). Experience with Infrastructure as Code, DevOps or regulated environments is beneficial. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping Ofgem’s architecture capability and Azure cloud platform. You will help ensure systems are secure, scalable and fit for the future, supporting digital transformation and services that impact consumers across Great Britain.
Person Specification
- Extensive experience in design and delivery of complex solutions on Microsoft Azure (lead criterion).
- Demonstrable proficiency in technical direction, team mentorship, and guidance across multi‑disciplinary IT teams and architects (lead criterion).
- Understanding Azure security frameworks, compliance standards and identity management models.
- Proven capability in defining and implementing governance models for cloud adoption and optimisation.
- Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archi and frameworks such as ArchiMate, UML, or equivalent, with the ability to create and maintain architectural artefacts.
Certifications
- Formal Architectural Qualification such as BCS EA Certification or equivalent.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of government digital standards and assurance processes.
Behaviours
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
Technical Skills
Presentation skills – you will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation on architectural topics.
Benefits
Salary: £63,443. Ofgem contributes £18,379 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Benefits include 30 days annual leave after 2 years, excellent training and development opportunities, hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office, subject to review), flexible working hours, family‑friendly policies and other benefits such as clean and bright centrally located offices, engaged networks and teams, and the opportunity to contribute to ambitious targets for establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050.
Principal Technical Architect (Azure) employer: Ofgem
Ofgem is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets purpose. As a Principal Technical Architect (Azure), you will not only shape the future of cloud architecture but also contribute to a sustainable energy system that benefits consumers across Great Britain. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, Ofgem provides a rewarding career path in a collaborative and supportive culture.
