Head of Architecture

Head of Architecture

Full-Time 95000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sivara GmbH

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead architecture design and govern the roadmap for innovative Microsoft cloud solutions.
  • Company: Rapidly growing, highly regulated organisation with a modern tech focus.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, strategic influence, and opportunity to shape technology direction.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on cloud-first technology and career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on business transformation and modern platforms in a senior leadership role.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in architecture, strong Microsoft stack expertise, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 95000 - 100000 £ per year.

Salary: £95,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading architecture functions in complex, regulated environments
  • Strong expertise across the Microsoft technology stack, especially Azure and Dynamics 365
  • Demonstrable experience delivering D365 transformation programmes at scale
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures on Azure
  • Deep understanding of data and integration, including APIs and event-driven design
  • Deep understanding of SaaS platforms and hybrid environments
  • Ability to operate in matrixed organisations and influence at executive level
  • Experience embedding architecture within Agile delivery models
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Define and govern the architecture roadmap aligned to business priorities
  • Lead architectural design across D365 solutions and Microsoft cloud platforms
  • Establish best practices for integration, data architecture, and platform engineering
  • Chair architecture governance forums and ensure high-quality decision-making
  • Develop architectural guardrails, patterns, and reusable frameworks
  • Mentor and uplift a distributed community of architects and engineers
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and data governance standards
  • Support large-scale transformation programmes, particularly around ERP and CRM modernisation and D365 adoption
  • Own and evolve the architecture strategy, setting standards, principles, and patterns
  • Influence across multiple domains and teams within a distributed architecture model
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology direction and investment

Technologies

  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • CRM
  • ERP
  • Support
  • Security
  • Office 365
  • API
  • Architect
  • Power BI

We are offering a strategic and hands-on Head of Architecture role in London or the East Midlands within a rapidly growing, highly regulated organisation. We operate a modern, cloud-first technology estate with a strong Microsoft focus, including Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, modern data platforms, and enterprise scale integration across SaaS and legacy systems. This is a pivotal senior leadership position with real influence over technology direction, governance, and investment, and it offers the opportunity to shape architecture at the intersection of business transformation and modern platforms with strong executive backing.

Head of Architecture employer: Sivara GmbH

Join a rapidly growing, highly regulated organisation that champions a modern, cloud-first technology estate with a strong focus on Microsoft solutions. As the Head of Architecture, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and professional growth, offering mentorship opportunities and the chance to influence strategic technology decisions at an executive level. Located in London or the East Midlands, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape architecture in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and governance standards are met.

Sivara GmbH

Contact Details:

Sivara GmbH Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Architecture

Leadership in Architecture Functions
Microsoft Technology Stack Expertise
Azure
Dynamics 365
D365 Transformation Programmes
Cloud-Native Architectures
Data and Integration Understanding