Cloud & Infrastructure Architect

As a Cloud and Infrastructure Architect at SSE, you will shape scalable architecture across IT and OT to enable major change and transformation for our business customers. You will design artefacts, roadmaps, and reusable patterns, translating business requirements into secure solutions. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor to drive delivery and continuous improvement. This role offers hybrid work and a strong impact on the energy transition through modern IT/OT infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to turn strategy into tangible, resilient architectures that support SSE’s mission.

• private healthcare discounts
• gym memberships discounts
• free online GP and 24/7 counselling
• interest-free loans for tech and transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• maternity and adoption pay; paternity leave

• Produce high- and low-level architecture design artefacts for BAU and project change across multiple business areas
• Define and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to IT/OT strategy
• Create and maintain architecture patterns, reference architectures, and reusable infrastructure designs
• Translate business requirements into effective, secure, scalable architectures
• Collaborate with architecture teams, third-party providers, and stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor supporting delivery, mentoring, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Experience in a design or infrastructure implementation role
• Knowledge of cloud and infrastructure technologies across IT and OT
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms and hybrid deployments
• Understanding of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication with a pragmatic, business-focused approach

• stakeholder engagement
• clear communication
• pragmatism
• cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• on-premise, off-premise, and hybrid deployments
• architecture patterns and reference architectures